Before leaving, Jay Monroe, with bandages wrapped around his head, bumped fists with Dane and the others. But when it was Renee Morgan's turn, he fell silent and didn't move.
Seeing him struggling, Renee sighed, stepped forward, and gave him a big hug, whispering with a slight smile, "Wait for our good news."
Jay's eyes suddenly turned red. This emotion came out of nowhere. He blinked hard, calmed himself down, and half-joked, "You better keep your word. If you don't come back, I'll come looking for you."
When Hugh returned with the remaining squad to the tower, Team Red's commander knew they'd already lost.
Guessing Team Blue would act tonight at the earliest, Team Red's commander mobilized everyone, told them to gather at the entrance and wait for Team Blue to come.
He had the guts of a warrior ready to break his own arm.
After Hugh came back from the border territory, he never showed up again.
Team Red's commander didn't blame him too much.
