143 LEGEND OF THE WOLF KING

"No wonder it chose you. You have no lust for power," Commander Abram noted.

"He is humble and has a pure heart," I agreed.

"By the way, do you have any contacts in Canada?" Conri interjected, and we knew he was shying away from the topic at hand.

"Yes, we have a few men stationed in Canada" Oliver nodded while Graham sat down on the couch with a thud and huffed.

"I need a favor. My family is in Ottawa and needs protection," Conri explained.

"Okay. But I will need details of where they are located," Oliver urged.

"That is fine. I just have a feeling that someone will go after them and I need them to be safe," Conri explained.

"I am not sure that Tizheruk will agree," I spoke absentmindedly.

"Please tell me that Lucian did not just say Tizheruk," Oliver demanded.

"Tizheruk, the sea serpent god?" Graham clapped his hands.

"How much more are you hiding from us?" Jerusha demanded.