The Briarwood Gambit

I held my breath the entire time the phone rang, hoping that the plan would work. Everything was hinging on the next few steps being successful and I knew just how slim my chances were at pulling this off.

With every ring that sounded, my heart clenched a little bit more.

I waited... and waited... and waited...

…And, to my immense relief, I seemed to be in luck.

For now, at least.

Because it