Chapter 177: Stitches

 Mason came back with the doctor and stood back a few steps watching as the older man examined Ilona's ragged face. Delaney and Ian stepped back farther out of the way and watched as Mason crouched down to talk to Ilona while the doctor used a needle to stitch her head up.

 "I don't think my sister is going to stay here with us much longer," the tall pirate shook his head.

 Delaney sighed, "After today I don't blame her."

 "It's not because of today," Ian smiled at her, "She just wants to go get my brother and sister back. It's clear to us that the King isn't going to help us so we're going to have to get them back on our own."

 Delaney hesitated. She had been putting off asking Ian about his plans but it seemed like now might be the best time she could expect.

 "Are you... are you going to leave with her?"