Gathering Vipers

Apex Group—Declan’s Office, Late Afternoon

Declan sat rigidly behind the mahogany desk, eyes fixed on the report Callum—his assistant—had just placed before him.

Callum stood with his hands behind his back, his face professionally neutral. "Sir, I received information about a meeting some directors held last night."

"Meeting?" Declan looked up. "The board meeting isn’t scheduled until next week."