Bob POV We took a risk by sending Alex and Gemma to the house. I had to make a quick decision, and before I could say it, Scott took charge and made it for me. I understood the reasoning; we needed to gain trust, as these were victims, retaliating. I get it, I would have been the same if they had managed to take Austin or Axel away from me. I was okay with that; he knew their capabilities as well as I did, and if he thought they could handle it, then so be it. I trust Alex to keep a cool head. Gemma is to do what is needed for the wounded man. The king said nothing; he could have overruled both of us, sending out our heir like we had, but he didn't. I will never know whether he agreed it was the best solution or not. The king had never been an open book, always more challenging to read t