章 80: (LXXX) Hiccup

Megan explained what she had experienced after being grabbed in the middle of a mission for Saint Mary's and being bound and held against her will for the last few days before being set free. 

Jackson explained what happened in God's Tower, why her freedom was taken from her, and how it was restored, feeling extreme shame over his involvement in her kidnapping. 

"I think I may need to leave Duskgate..." Jackson muttered to himself as the five women exclaimed in surprise. 

"What?? No! We just got 'Overgeared' off the ground!!" Alijah shouted, shooting to her feet.

"It would be safer that way!" Jackson explained, "If we don't pull out now, they will do something bolder next time; what if they decide to blow up the building?" 

"Jax..." Megan replied softly, reaching her hand out.

"What if 'we' keep the doors open, and you leave?" Alijah asked, placing her hands on her hips and staring at him with shaking eyes.