Claire's POV

He took a deep, heavy sigh. The air changed in an instant, then massaged his temple, furrowing the skin. "You are entering precarious territory. Five minutes, come on. But be warned: some secrets can cause pain." His dark face informed me that trouble brewed like thunder as he gestured down the corridor. The door groaned as he pushed it open.

The door to his office slammed shut behind me with a solid thud. Hayes took me into a room whose shelves were made of mahogany. They ...