Keith entered the villa, exhausted but determined. He hadn’t slept, yet he didn’t care—the information he carried couldn’t wait another day. It was too important.
“Where is he?” Keith asked as soon as he saw Terrence.
“He’s with Nox, in his office,” Terrence replied, exhaling smoke. They had been discussing the aftermath of the battle—how much damage was done and how the Ashborne clan would repay it. Terrence stepped aside to finish his cigarette.
“Okay, I need to talk to them,” Keith said and hurried away.
He knocked on the office door, then slowly pushed it open. Inside, Nox sat across from Darryl, both looking drained. The dark circles under Nox’s eyes told Keith how little he had rested since the battle. Keith’s heart ached for him.
“Hi,” Keith said softly. “I hope I’m not interru
