Chapter 52

Noah walked toward the exit of the base, his stride light and full of a hope he hadn't felt in weeks. Arthur walked to his left, shoulders broad and posture defensive, while Sophia kept pace on his right. It had been a few hours since Kyle's message arrived, and nearly as long since the tense meeting with Michael. Sophia had been the one to eventually wear Michael down, convincing him to let the three of them go alone. Michael hadn't been happy about it—he had holed himself up inside his...