DIAKOS RESIDENCE Gigi let out a whisper, "That is my cue," as a small, satisfied smile tugged at the corners of her mouth. She could hear Cian's frantic voice echoing down the corridor, calling out in fear and panic, his cries loud and desperate. She darted out of her room in one swift movement, her steps light as she joined the commotion, and when she reached the hallway, Cassia and Charon were already sprinting toward Cian's room. They all ran together, with urgency in every step and Gigi's heart beat in time with the chaos, hoping that everything had gone as planned. When they entered, they all froze, their gazes fixed on the scene unfolding in front of them. Sr. lay sprawled on the floor, his body limp, his head cradled in Cian's arms as he desperately called out to his father, c

