The atmosphere in the room was heavy with grief and anger. The men we had lost in the explosion weighed heavily on Caden’s mind, but even more so, the knowledge that Kelly had orchestrated the attack. She had crossed another line, and we knew she wasn’t done yet.
“This isn’t over,” Rafael said, pacing the room. “Kelly’s escalating. That attack wasn’t just about taking us out it was a message.”
Caden, seated with his arm in a sling, radiated quiet fury. “She wants to remind us she’s in control. But that’s her mistake. She underestimated us once; she won’t get the chance again.”
I sat beside Caden, my mind racing. Every step forward felt like we were running into another of Kelly’s traps. My father’s public betrayal stung, but the real focus was on dismantling Kelly’s empire before she de
