HAZEL
I couldn't sleep.
Every time I closed my eyes, I saw Milo's face when I'd told him the truth. The way his hope had shattered. The way he'd looked at me like I was something rotten.
I told myself it didn't matter. He'd fall in line eventually. They always did.
But something gnawed at me—a feeling I couldn't shake.
I sat up in bed and reached for my phone. Scrolled through my contacts until I found the name I needed. Delta. One of the omega servants who'd been loyal to me since I was sixteen. She owed me favors. Big ones.
I typed out a message.
Need you to watch someone for me. Sentinel Milo. Report back if he does anything suspicious.
The reply came fast.
Of course, Miss Hazel.
I set the phone down. Tried to relax. This was just insurance. Just me being careful. Milo wouldn't actually do anything stupid. He was hurt and angry but he wasn't suicidal.
Except.
