I couldn’t shake this feeling in my gut—something was wrong. It had been there ever since Hope and Draven called, just gnawing at me. But I couldn’t pin down why.
“If you’re too distracted, we can pick this up tomorrow,” Lillian offered, watching me with a sympathetic look as I struggled to focus. She was helping me refine my ability to blend into the shadows.
Apparently, Mikaela could tell when I was nearby, which was a problem. The whole point was to stay undetectable. With her abilities, Lillian was the best person to help me—if only I could get my head in the game.
“No, I need to do this,” I insisted, pushing back the frustration bubbling under the surface. I hated feeling like I wasn’t in control.
She gave me a long, assessing look, then sighed. “Louise, you’re drained, mentally
