RONAN
After weeks away, I finally step back into the communication room. The familiar hum of equipment greets me, along with the quick bows of my assistants.
Jeremy claps me on the shoulder, grinning as if I'd been gone for months. "Welcome back, brother. How was your trip?"
"Good." I mutter, though exhaustion drags at my voice. I sink into the nearest chair, letting my head fall back against the rest. "I hope nothing happened while I was away?"
Jeremy quirks a brow. "Do you mean outside, or in here?"
I groan quietly, shutting my eyes. He always asks questions that don't need answers. I don't have the strength to humor him.
A moment later, his chair scrapes against the floor as he drags it closer. "Hey." He says, lowering his voice in faux seriousness. "You didn't tell me you had a
