Chapter 32: The Cost of Protection

Yang Yi dozed off next to Kate's bed; he couldn't get to his own because Kate had grabbed his hand and hadn't let go even after she fell asleep.

When Yang Yi was startled awake by a knock at the door, he immediately looked up, tensely asking, "Who is it?"

"Danny."

Yang Yi took a deep breath; Kate had already let go of his hand and was just staring at him with eyes wide open, a look of terror on her face.

"Don't be afraid, it's one of us."

After comforting Kate in a soft voice, Yang Yi quickly walked to the door and opened it.

Danny stepped inside, looked around the room, and then said in a low voice, "Come with me, let's talk over here."

Yang Yi turned to Kate, who was watching him, and said, "I'll be back soon, wait for me, don't be scared."

He closed the door behind him and followed Danny into the room across the hall.