Ryan woke slowly the next morning, dragged back to consciousness by the dull ache spreading through his body.The hospital room was still dim, the curtains only slightly parted as early morning light filtered in through the glass windows.He lay still for a moment, staring at the ceiling with a heav

Ryan finally lifted his head fully, his gaze settling on Edwin Richardson with focus. The laughter around him continued for a few seconds longer, loud and mocking, before it slowly began to fade as people noticed the stillness in his expression. There was no embarrassment on his face. No panic.

Roman Grey remained deep in the woods, the tall trees towering over him. He was beginning to grow very impatient with the absence of the system.The air was damp and heavy, carrying the scent of soil and crushed leaves. He had been there for hours—too long—and the silence was beginning to irritate h

Ryan studied Maria carefully as she sat across from him, her hands clasped tightly in her lap, her shoulders tense as if she expected something terrible to happen at any second.“Do you have Enzo’s contact?” Ryan asked calmly.The question made her flinch.She lifted her head slowly, her eyes dartin

The silence in the interrogation room stretched unbearably long. Enzo’s eyes stayed fixed on the phone in Ryan’s hand, his face drained of color, his jaw clenched so tightly it looked painful. The earlier confidence he had worn like armor cracked completely, leaving behind something raw and expose