Marcus's POV
Beta leaned forward, his eyes sparkling with curiosity. "What's the plan?" he asked, his voice low and even.
I grinned, feeling a sense of confidence. "There is no plan," I said, my voice dripping with malice. "The little girl is the plan."
Beta's expression turned puzzled. "Which little girl?" he asked, his voice tinged with confusion.
I felt a sudden surge of panic. s**t, how could I forget my own daughter's name? I knew it started with an L... maybe Lora or Laura or Lizzie... something. But I couldn't quite remember.
Beta's eyes narrowed, his expression growing suspicious. "What happened?" he asked, his voice firm.
I hesitated, not wanting to admit my mistake. "Excuse me," I muttered, quickly getting up from my chair. I strode over to my desk, pretending to check some
