One by one, everyone left the room until only Gideon, Johan, and Delilah remained.
He already knew what she wanted to discuss. Johan, however, was harder to read.
The old man cleared his throat and adjusted his posture. "I have something important to ask you, Chief."
Then he turned toward Delilah.
She understood the meaning immediately.
Although she clearly didn't want to leave, she rose from her chair and walked toward the door.
Before stepping out, she cast Gideon a look that said plainly, 'I'll be waiting outside.'
Gideon understood at once. Delilah and her daughters were all equally stubborn.
When the door finally closed and the two of them were alone, he leaned back in his chair and folded his arms.
"So," he began, "what is it, Johan? Do you want to tell me more about the Children of Eden?"
Johan shook his head.
"I think you already know more about them now," he said with a faint shrug. Then his expression turned more serious. "This is about… my friends."
