"Who told him about me, then?" Darius turned to look at the officer with the scar.

The officer skidded to a stop, and his smile froze. He gave Darius a stunned look. "I've never thought about that." He exhaled and shook his head. "I'm mad and worried, but that's not gonna change anything. Borisin won't believe me no matter what I say."

His expression turned helpless. "I think it's better for you to speak to him directly."

Darius raised an eyebrow. The officer's attitude was surprising. He seeme