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Phew!
As Leland confers with his team about a question Rhys just asked, my phone chimes on the conference table. Beckett’s name flashes across the screen. I can’t help my smile of delight.
Someone misses me.
Out of respect to the people in the room, I ignore the text.
Another ensues.
Then, another.
And another.
And another.
What’s going on?
My eyes shift to Rhys’s phone, which is also flashing with Beckett’s name.
Something is up.
“I’m sorry,” I say, reaching for my phone. “I have to take this.”
“Same here,” Rhys says.
The opening line of his message has me on edge.
Beckett: Drop everything and get here NOW!
Arianne: Why?
Beckett: It’s too long to explain. This is urgent. Just get here! NOW! Same for Rhys.
I look up at Rhys, and he’s sporting the same puzzled look on his face as I’m sure is reflected on mine.
“I don’t know what’s going on, but let’s get out of here,” he says.
“Yeah,” I say.
“Leland, something urgent came up at the office and Beckett needs us back immediately,” Rhys says.
“There’s more than enough to keep us busy,” Leland says. “Once you’ve extinguished the fires, shoot me a text or call.”
“Will do,” Rhys says. “Let me warn the chauffeur,” he tells me.
“Sounds good,” I say.
While Rhys shoots off a text, I gather my things and slip them in my handbag.
Once he’s done, we make our exit.
Since it’s a short ride from Tekknika to SCORE, there isn’t much time to speculate. As the car approaches the building, my eyes grow wide.
“What the hell?” Rhys speaks first.
I blink in shock. “What happened?”
There are four police cars parked in front of the security gate—with officers standing guard near their vehicles.
