I didn't think too much about Sophia. After all, I was already overwhelmed with everything on my plate.

That night, I asked my assistant to book a flight to Novaria.

Honestly, even if Tyler hadn't called, I would have gone anyway. The people at the lab had already reached out, hoping I could attend.

On the plane, I didn't check my phone or my laptop. The only thing running through my mind over and over again was—why on earth did Zachary attend the new ...