My eyes remained fixed on Mr. Montoya as he listened intently to whoever was on the other end of the line. His expression revealed nothing. Not fear. Not relief. Nothing.

Meanwhile, my chest was shaking violently beneath my ribs.

I couldn't stop thinking about Carlitos and Serena. The alarm that had ripped through the mansion moments before was still echoing in my head. It made the property feel different now. Unsafe. Exposed.

Chaos.

The word sounded strange and familiar at the same time.

Mr. M