Brandt stared at her for a moment...... He was hesitant.... He knew she was right. But Warren had asked him to keep her away. He sighed and shook his head.<br/><br/>"I'm sorry...... I can't." He held up his hands. "He trusts me.... I won't put you at risk......."<br/><br/>Karen came into the hall and went to Kai. She put a comforting hand on her arm and turned to her son.<br/><br/>"Brandt...... We need to know..... He can't do it alone. He doesn't know if she's planned for this.... He might walk into a trap..." She let her Luna power influence the words as she spoke.<br/><br/>Brandt flinched and rubbed his face. He was backed into a corner...... He couldn't refuse his mother..... But he knew Warren could be killed. He sighed and slumped in resignation.<br/><br/>"I know where he's going..... But I won't take chances..... We go my way.... I'm the soldier.... Let me lead and we will go.... That's the only way I'll risk it....."