Checkmate at Dawn

Mark's mind went blank for a second. He said, "You—"

But before he could finish, something clicked in his mind, and his eyes widened in shock.

Bang! Mark slammed his fists down on the table, glaring straight ahead, his breath coming in short bursts.

'Mike still has no idea!' Mark thought.

"No!" Mark raised his voice, yelling at Elara through the screen.

But all he got back was a sly smile from Ela