He looked up, his sharp gaze fixed on Cole. His voice was grave, a clear entrustment. "They're in your hands. Protect them."
Cole met his gaze and gave a steady nod. His reply was concise. "As long as I'm standing, nothing will happen to them."
Felix Fields was familiar with Cole's power and personality. Having gotten his promise, he said no more.
As the convoy set out again, he led a squad of elite superpower users and, without a moment's hesitation, turned and headed for the long tail end of the procession, like a silent, formidable guardian god standing watch over the rear.
Originally, Lucas Lockwood had specifically assigned four powerful superpower users to protect Josie and his parents.
His ideal plan had been to place his parents near Josie, so the four superpower users could look after them all together, ensuring their safety.
