Noah POV

I've been calling James for two hours.

Every call goes straight to voicemail.

'He's ignoring me.'

The realization makes my jaw clench.

I'm standing outside Moon City's main packhouse. The sun is setting. Casting everything in gold.

'He played me. Made me come all this way just to ignore me.'

I dial again. No answer.

'Fine. I'll find Alpha Dean directly.'

The Grand Hotel is exactly what its name suggests. Marble floors. ...