With a new focus, Leo pushed off the wall and headed quickly toward his office.
Not because he was trying to be secretive. Not for some mission. But because he didn't want anyone else to hear what he was about to say.
Leo stepped into his office, quietly shut the door behind him, and leaned against it for a moment. He glanced at his smartwatch, which lit up with a soft glow.
Not a secure line. Not a hidden system.
Just… Zayden's name stared back at him.
He hovered his finger over the call button, hesitating for the first time that night.
Because once he filled Zayden in on what he'd found out… Everything would shift, or maybe it already had, who could really tell? After a brief pause, he finally tapped the screen.
The call rang once. Twice.
When Zayden picked up, his voice was thick with sleep and a bit confused.
"Leo? It's four in the morning," he said, trying not to wake the girl nearby.
Leo swallowed hard. "Zayden… we need to talk," he said quietly.
