Chapter 73 *

Vesper’s POV

I stood by Roderick's desk, arms crossed, watching Kingfisher step back from the final sweep of the office. She'd spent the last ten minutes methodically checking every corner, every piece of furniture, every potential hiding spot.

"All clear," Kingfisher said, her voice steady. She turned to face me, and I could see the tension in her shoulders. Whatever she had to tell me, it was s