Chapter 20
Carter unfolded the note, his breath hitching in his throat as he recognized the handwriting instantly.
It was Sarah's handwriting—his late wife who had supposedly died five years ago.
"My dearest Carter," the note read. "Harrison Cole was only a soldier in a game you never understood."
"They forced me to fake my death to protect you and Lily from the Council."
"If you are reading this, Victoria failed, and the Council has marked our daughter for final liquidation."
"Do not trust anyone in your inner circle, especially not the man holding your security codes."
Carter's heart hammered wildly against his ribs as cold sweat broke out across his forehead.
May you like
He slowly looked up from the desk, staring toward the open doorway of his study.
Outside in the hallway, the shadow of a man was standing motionless in the dark.
