Chapter 262: Uncomfortable Truths

LYN

"No matter the cost," Lake confirmed, meeting Zade's eyes without flinching. "Even if it meant going through every person in this room."

"You're a child," Thorne pointed out, his tone reasonable. "Enhanced abilities or not, you're still just a kid."

Lake's smile was sharp and completely devoid of humor. "Andy made sure I was a very capable child. Don't make the mistake of underestimating me because of my age."

The threat was implicit but clear—Lake might be young, might be recovering from a coma, but he was still dangerous. Still someone who could and would hurt people if he deemed it necessary for Riley's safety....