“Liana, watch out!”

Their conversation was cut short by a man’s shout, followed by the heavy thud of bodies colliding. Ashley and Hallie whipped their heads toward the conference room door, eyes wide.

Liana burst through, sprinting straight for Ashley and ducking behind her like a terrified kid hiding from a monster. Her fists clenched tight around a USB drive, gripping it as if her life depended on it.

At the doorway, Theo—who had tried to shield Liana—was now sprawled on ...