Hayden "Where are they?" I couldn’t see Zion or that Mathews kid anywhere. Only Finley and Adonis were in the room, and they both just shook their heads at my question. Zion was rarely late, especially when I’d already told him to gather the team. And yet, here he was, absent. Though he can be a jerk sometimes, he’s always been punctual. This was strange—or maybe I was just imagining things. My jaw tightened as Mathews strode into the training room, looking at me like he was up for a challenge. Zion followed behind him, an expression too strange for me to read. I closed the distance, demanding, “Where have you been?” "The rooftop. I came here earlier, but..." Phoenix trailed off, looking hesitant. "I needed fresh air." "Is that your excuse for being undisciplined, or is your brain

