Marlon's eyebrows shot upward in sheer surprise at Axel's blunt declaration. The gravity of the situation immediately overshadowed everything else in the room.
After the initial shock wore off, Marlon began to pace the length of the room with hurried, uneven steps, his anxiety about the breach palpable in his movements. He needed to talk to Axel without the presence of other's.
He finally turned to Logan, his voice controlled but firm. "Logan, can you please step outside? I need five minutes alone with my brother right now."
Logan looked directly at Axel, waiting for him to grant him the necessary permission to leave. It was only when Axel gave a sharp, dismissive wave of his hand that Logan nodded abruptly, accepting the instruction, and quietly exited the main area.
