Chapter 124: Chapter 125: Options Part 3

We stand and head for the door. After an exhausted breath, Reid starts up after us. I think he's going to close the door, but when it's obvious he's intent on coming with, I spin to stop him.

"No. You're staying here."

He shakes his head. "I don't want you out there without protection."

"You're about to fall down. Hey," I lower my voice, stepping closer, trying to keep it just between the two of us. "Stay here. Rest. We'll be fine."

"I wouldn't feel comfortable. I'll go with you."

"Reid."

"The quicker we do this, the quicker we'll be done. Rogues?" he glances around, meeting their exhausted faces as they stand without hesitation at his request. "One more round."

"Where're the bags?" Tucker asks.

"The attendants have them," Clarence says. "Mallup will meet you in the main hall with four more."

"Same pairs as earlier!" Pratt exclaims, running to my side. "We work well together, don't you think?"

I offer her a smile. "Alright, one more round and we're back here. Okay?"