The McDaniel family issued a bounty on Andrew's head. Yet, they had no idea he had already left Sunstrand and was heading straight for Gabo Creek. They might hold unmatched influence in Sunstrand, but once outside their city, Andrew had no intention of giving them any respect.

Even the wealthiest elite families had their limits.

By the time Andrew and Eric returned nonstop to Gabo Creek, the people of the Onyx Serpents had finally arrived there as well.

Throughout the entire trip, Rowan had been extremely anxious. She was unsure what would happen if she followed Andrew's advice and came to Gabo Creek.

When she had left Goldridge, she had nowhere to stand. Eugene of the McDaniels had promised the Onyx Serpents a temporary place in Sunstrand, but it had turned into a trap. She had nearly been reduced to Eugene's plaything.

The memory haunted her, so she carried unease even now.

Rowan knew Andrew was not like Eugene, yet coming uninvited to a strange city still filled her wi