CHAPTER THIRTY-SEVEN

Mike sought out Krim at his work station. When he saw Mike the boy looked scared and defiant. Mike said, “I’m not going to try to change your mind or yell at you. I’d just like to know why you’re leaving.”

“I think I’m in danger here. Whoever killed Bir hasn’t been caught.”

“But whoever killed Bir could be going with you.”

Krim looked stubborn. “It will be safer.”

Mike said, “I wish you the best of luck. I hope you’re safe and everything works out.” He turned to go.

Krim reached out toward him.

Mike’s aura grew.

Krim asked, “Are we all really going to die?”

Mike said, “I guarantee it. We all are. Whether it’s here or in a hundred years, I don’t know. Nobody can guarantee the end.”

Krim hung his head.

Mike left.