Ares

The first signs of the threat came silently—too silent.

Leon’s voice broke the stillness of the command room. “Sir… multiple security breaches. Low-level at first, but coordinated. They’re probing our networks, testing our defenses.”

I didn’t speak immediately. My eyes scanned the digital map, tracing the intrusions. This wasn’t random. It was calculated. Deliberate. Like a predator circling before striking.

“Who is it?” I demanded, jaw tight.

Leon ...