An unexpected ping rang out in the workshop.
Jonah looked up from the table where he and Vanessa were studying energy schematics. The sound came from a small device on a side table. it was a military-grade communicator General Ironwood had given them for emergencies.
Vanessa looked over, her face showing a small frown. "That's a direct, encrypted channel. Who would be contacting you?"
Jonah walked over and tapped the screen. The message was short, with no sender ID. But the symbol next to it was clear: the silver phoenix nation.
His eyes opened wide as he read the message.
"What is it?" Vanessa asked, standing up and walking over to him.
Jonah turned the screen so she could see. "I know what you are fighting. You are not alone. Let us meet."
Vanessa gasped. "Ariana."
"It has to be," Jonah said, his mind racing. How did she get this frequency? How did she know what they were fighting? This was bigger than a simple rivalry now.
