The night was quiet, the air still.
Carla's voice, gentle and fragile, emerged like a snail cautiously extending its antennae.
“I…”
Kendrick's back stiffened. His eyes flickered, and then, surprisingly, he fell silent…
He understood the profound implication behind her hesitant words. This wasn't an ordinary request.
He couldn't relinquish his position as the head of Black Hawk, so he couldn't make any promises.
A long silence stretched between them.
Carla’s eyes held a trace of self-mockery. She understood his answer. Kendrick Sweeney might feel differently about her than others, but those feelings weren’t strong enough to make him willingly give up his leadership.
Carla didn't press further.
After about ten minutes, Kendrick Sweeney finally released her. He lowered his
