ZION EMBERTHORN

I paced back and forth outside Alpha Orion’s office, my mind swirling with thoughts of Aliyah and the importance of the meeting. I had left Aliyah with Lilly, trusting her to keep Aliyah safe while I attended to Orion's summons. The urgency in Orion's voice had been unmistakable, and I couldn't shake the feeling that something monumental was about to unfold.

Taking a deep breath, I pushed open the door to Orion’s office. The room was dimly lit, the only light ...