Kaelith/Reckoning's POV

The door slams shut as Doc disappears, leaving us standing in the tension-fueled silence. C.G. turns to me instantly, rage etched onto his face. “This is on you,” he snaps, his voice sharper than a blade.

“She’s faking it,” Mayhem mumbles, his words muttered under his breath, though they carry no conviction. Even he knows the truth he’s trying to deny.

C.G. lets out a bitter laugh, his hand raking through his hair as ...