Into the Fire

Valentin’s POV

Wyatt’s eyes held mine in the rearview mirror as if he were searching for any hesitation I had not voiced.

“You ready?” he asked, his tone filled with concern. “I mean, really ready. And you’re sure about going in alone?”

I gave a single nod. “It would be catastrophic if both of us walked in there. If this turns sour, and it very well could, the place becomes a battlefield. You know