Chapter 31: Begging on My Knees

Around ten, Jason saw him off on the bus back home. He had, of course, turned down the request to take on an apprentice. He hadn't even gotten King Balam's Legacy down yet; taking on a student now would only do them a disservice. Just as he was about to head for the hospital, a jeep suddenly pulled up and stopped in front of him. The door swung open. Ian Juggins sat inside, face set and grave. Before Jason could speak, Ian said, "I need you to do something urgent for me." With that, he handed...