Cassian's POV My men had been searching the city for nearly twenty-four hours with no results. It was as if she had vanished into thin air. Silas is still not talking. The door to my office opened, and Viktor entered without knocking—a breach of protocol that told me he had news. "Boss," he said, his expression grim. "Silas is asking to speak with you. I think he is ready to cooperate. " I was on my feet before he finished speaking. "What are you waiting for then lead the way" " But boss—" Viktor hesitated, choosing his words carefully. "He seems... different. Almost amused by the situation." A dark anger surged through me. If Silas knew where Aria was and had been withholding that information... "Keep searching," I instructed Viktor. "Follow every lead, call in every favor. I want

