secret den
Liam paced the length of his study, his mind clouded with thoughts. Gary’s words echoed in his head—You’re just a pawn in someone else’s game, just like me.
It made no sense. How could he, Liam Forbes, be anyone’s pawn? He had always been in control, the mastermind of his own destiny. And yet, something about the way Gary spoke… the certainty in his voice, the amusement in his eyes… it gnawed at him.
Carter entered the room, watching his boss with concern. “You should rest, boss. We’ll find them.”
Liam stopped mid-step, his sharp gaze locking onto Carter. “That’s not what’s bothering me,” he muttered. “What if there’s something I don’t know? What if Gary knows something I don’t?”
Carter shrugged. “Come on, boss, don’t let that bastard get under your skin. He was just trying
