Chapter 178
- Brayden’s phone buzzed in his hand, the vibration pulling him from the heavy thoughts swirling in his mind.
- He glanced down at the screen and saw Inez’s name flashing. With a sigh, he pressed the green button to accept the call.
- “Inez,” he greeted, his voice low, tinged with exhaustion. The events of the past hours had worn on him, but he couldn’t afford to show weakness. Not now.