Hank
The world narrows to a single point.
Sam.
Standing in the doorway. Arms crossed. Face pale. Eyes wide.
She heard everything.
Every word. Every detail. Every risk.
My chest tightens, and for a second I can't breathe. Can't think. Can't process what this means.
The crew freezes. Bobbie stops mid-step. Marcus looks back. Knox is still staring at her, his face unreadable.
"Everyone out," I say, my voice low and controlled.
No one moves.
"Now," I snap.
Bobbie nods once and heads for the door. Marcus follows. Ricky doesn't say a word, just slips past Sam without looking at her. Knox
hesitates, his eyes flicking between me and Sam, but I shake my head.
"You too, Knox."
He opens his mouth like he's going to argue, then closes it. He walks past Sam, his shoulder brushing hers, a
