While this revelation was a bit unsettling, particularly in light of what had happened with Bonnie, Aaron knew Cadence was right. He didn’t want to put Cassidy in danger, but even leaving her back at headquarters didn’t seem particularly safe. “All right. Let Cadence and I chat, and we’ll see what we think personnel wise, but Hannah, I’m thinking I might want you to stay here and oversee things while we’re gone.”

The Guardian nodded. “I can most certainly do that.” It was hard to say whether or not she was happy with that assignment, but Aaron knew she’d do whatever he asked of her. At this point, he was...