The cold air of the city hit her as soon as she stepped outside. She pulled her coat tighter around her body, trying to shake off the unease that clung to her like a second skin. She walked for not too long, flagged down a taxi, and got in without another word.
The cab sped through the busy streets of Manhattan, the lights blurring past her. Lexi stared out the window, her thoughts a tangled mess. Julian had no idea what was coming for him.
Her phone vibrated in her hand, breaking her train of thought. Without thinking, she answered it.
"Ms. Thorn?" The voice on the other end was strained, anxious.
"Yes?" Lexi replied, her tone sharp.
"This is the facility where your father is being treated," the voice said. "We need you to come down here immediately. Your father is... he’s throwing
