Lynn's POV

Willie shows up just before noon.

Baron answers the door. "Uncle Willie!"

I dry my hands. Walk out to find Willie crouched down, talking to my son.

"Lynn. There's something at Alpha headquarters you need to see."

Every instinct screams trap.

'It's Willie,' Istha reminds me. 'Not Erikson. Not Grayson.'

"What is it?"

"Better if you see for yourself." His eyes are steady. "Not an ambush. Just something you need to decide ...