Liam stood just outside the cafeteria doors, his steps halting.
'Walking out to find Magnus alone is a terrible idea with Gordon likely tracking me,' he thought, his eyes scanning the hallway.
'Something feels off. I'm not walking alone. I don't know where Gordon is right now, maybe still scrambling to locate me—but he's smart. He'll make his way to the cafeteria soon enough. The real problem… is Lady Ember.'
His gaze narrowed.
'I assumed she'd be here already, but I sensed no hostility in the cafeteria. Which means… the only place she could be is wherever Magnus and Sheila are. Probably counting on Gordon to flush me out—create a distraction and make it easier to take Sheila.'
His hand clenched tightly.
"What to do…" he muttered under his breath. "Dammit, I've never felt this blank before." He sighed, frustration creeping into his voice.
"I need help," he admitted.
