"So, how do we move?"
The entire gang was gathered in old Mr. Thorne's living room, everyone present except Aiden, who was still on his way.
Ewan sat on the same sofa with Athena, posture straight, his voice firm as he finished briefing the gang about the entire matter.
Susan leaned forward, tapping her fingers against her knee as she spoke. "We can divide ourselves into two, our men too. Our trackers have confirmed the location that Athena talked about… we just need a little more time for the exact place where they kept Ciara's family."
Athena excused herself quietly, rising from the sofa and slipping into the smaller sitting room next door. She pulled out her phone, dialing Antonio.
"Heyyy, beauty. How are you doing?"
"I'm fine, thank you. How are you?"
The small talk flowed easily, Antonio's light tone tugging a smile from her despite the heaviness in her chest. He was trying to distract her, to take her mind off the storm swirling in the state.
