Chapter 138

Rain pounded against the windows of Sinclair Tower as Gideon pored over security reports. Three days had passed since the Valkyrie Grid attacks, and the constant worry had etched new lines around his eyes. His phone buzzed. Unknown number. He almost ignored it.

"Sinclair."

"I need to see you." A male voice, quiet but urgent. "It's about Beatrix. And Cecelia."

Gideon stiffened. "Who is