"He was doing exactly what I expected him to do when I brought you here. He was protecting you," Bond replied.
He harbored no resentment toward the wizard. In fact, in hindsight, John had been right.
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"He was doing exactly what I expected him to do when I brought you here. He was protecting you," Bond replied.
He harbored no resentment toward the wizard. In fact, in hindsight, John had been right.