Hansley took a deep breath and said, "You and your father have disappointed me equally. At the very beginning, I asked your father to work with me, but he refused. He even gave me a lecture about not working with the black-robed people. I didn't wanna admit it, but I knew he was right. I—" Before he could continue, Darius cut him off.

His gaze was frosty as he said, "Tell me what you're gonna do while I'm stuck here for the next two days."

Hansley stiffened, then forced out a smile. "What are y