Naomi’s Pov

The shadow disappeared behind a tall stack of crates, leaving only silence in its wake.

Too quiet.

Too sharp.

Cassian raised a fist for everyone to stop.

We froze instantly.

He angled his body in front of mine, just slightly, his arm brushing my stomach as he blocked my path without even realizing he’d done it.

“Something’s here,” he whispered.

His voice wasn’t afraid

It was focused.

Controlled.

But underneath that control lived a tension I felt more than I heard.

Rubio whispered through the comms, “Boss, the outside camera just caught someone circling the back door. Hoodie, mask. Lone figure.”

Mara cursed under her breath. “Inside and...