Sebastian POV

　　Los Angeles

　　I sat in the hospital room that now turned into my home office, a virtual participant in yet another Zoom meeting. The business of the day carried on despite the events that had unfolded in recent weeks. My hand, still aching from the accident, was slowly healing, but the pain served as a constant reminder of the dangers that lurked in the shadows.

　　As I focused on the meeting's agenda and the screen filled with the faces of my ...