Bruce was already seated in the car, his body stiff, his jaw locked, eyes staring blankly through the tinted glass. The anger in him simmered just beneath the surface—silent, dangerous. His mind was still spinning from what had just happened inside the Gamma’s house. Every second that passed only made his frustration build.

Xavier and Lisa hadn’t joined him yet. Xavier had stopped Lisa to talk to her since he couldn't have the conversation with Bruce still fuming.

They stood by the steps ...