Chapter 14 Pursuit

• Alicia closed the kitchen door behind her with urgency, her mind racing with concern for Shane and the gravity of General Matthews’ unexpected visit. She found Tristan and Aiden in the kitchen, still decorating cookies, unaware of the danger unfolding.
• Tristan glanced up at Alicia, sensing the tension in her expression. “Is everything okay?”
• Alicia took a deep breath, trying to compose herself. “We need to talk. It’s about Shane and something serious. General wanted to brief us both.”