RYAN POV
The academy opened slowly.
I stood on the balcony outside my office, my hands clasped behind my back, watching the black council vehicle drive through the iron bars. It felt like a bad omen finally keeping its promise.
Inspector Kael Voss never arrive late. He is a very principled man who keeps to time.
The car stopped at the center courtyard. Two guards stepped out first. Standing at attention while looking around like a predator searching for its prey.
Then the rear door opened. Voss stepped slowly, gracing me with his presence.
He hadn't changed much, same black hair, same body frame, same posture, movements, same expression that looked like it was constantly weighing sins on a scale only he could see. His dark coat was shinning, his silver council insignia
