Damon stepped into Knight’s office, which was directly adjacent to the room where Genesis was sleeping.

He stopped a few feet from the desk. Knight didn’t turn to face him—he just sat silently, gazing out the glass wall that overlooked the endless stretch of mountains.

After a moment, Knight finally turned, his cold eyes meeting Damon’s. He stared at him for a few seconds too long, and that made Damon’s stomach twist. Something was off.

Then Knight spoke. “They found the tapes.”

Damon’s chest tightened. “Yeah. I heard.”

Knight nodded once. “I know. But that’s not why I called you here.”

Damon stayed silent, unsure. Knight reached for a white...