Fragile Innocence

Inside the rising private elevator, the silence felt deafening. Kaelen stood rigid, his tall frame taking up the space. His jaw locked tight. His internal thoughts roared, drowning out the soft mechanical hum of the ascent.

Silas leaned against the stainless steel wall, calmly tapping his stylus against his tablet. "By the way, boss," he said, keeping his tone casual. "About that mentorship progr