"He could help you with your... problem at work."Dad looked thoughtful. "You know, he probably could. That's a good thought." What problem?" I asked c...riously.Dad gave a little grimace of distaste. "I haven't been promoted in two years, and have barely received raises to keep up with inflation." Why?" I asked."For a while I thought it was just bad luck. But I've changed my mind. The truth is, my boss doesn't like me. He doesn't want me to be promoted. I've found out that he's actually moved. .. is Wesavand... after me?" Evan kept clenching and unclenching his fists as he went to sit down on his desk chair.Wesavand was the company that stole Evan's cure. Wesavand stole Evan's only way out of living a miserable, poor life. Or so they thought. Evan swore that he would get vengeance on the people who tried to take advantage of him. Why not start with Isabelle right here?"TELL ME WHAT ELSE THEY WANT FROM ME!" Evan screamed. "They didn't take enough the first time?"Isabelle seemed to fit. You brought an evil presence into our circle. Nothing is less in keeping with the tenets of our fellowship. As reward for your lust for power, I strip you of your priesthood, your crown, your sacred tools, and your name. Henceforth you shall be called ‘Silence’ for the power your voice shall have.” Rebecca raised her red staff as she faced him. “In the presence of the goddess, the cildru, and the Four Faces of Carles, I lay this geas upon you.”“So mote it be!” affirmed the gathering. And so,. "What did you do? Try to killhim?"The three women all shared a look that made it seem like Aiden was theonly one left out of some inside joke. It was only for a moment,though, before Jana spoke. "Remember how I said you needed to have anopen mind?"Only growing more suspicious, Aiden nodded slowly. "Why do I get thefeeling you are about to tell me something that I would rather notknow?" Because that's usually the only reason someone acts this mysteriousabout something, but don't worry it's.