Satchel rushed back down the stairs. “Jarek!” he shouted.
Basco entered the hall as he reached Jarek’s side.
“What’s going on, Satchel?” said the old mercenary between breaths. “What happened to Jarek?”
Pointing up the stairs, the boy said, “Something up there got him.” Satchel looked down at Jarek. “Is he dead?”
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