The storm outside was nothing compared to the one brewing inside Malia's mind. Rain pounded against the windows of their office, the city skyline beyond blurred by the sheets of water cascading down. It was a fitting backdrop to the chaos that had taken over her life in the past few days. Malia paced the length of the room, her thoughts racing faster than her footsteps. The plan was in motion—finally—but it wasn't going as smoothly as they had hoped.
Nixus, standing by the large conference table with his arms crossed, was no more at ease. His jaw was clenched, his eyes focused on the screen before him, scanning the data they had collected on their rival. They were close—so close—but the closer they got, the more apparent it became that someone within their inner circle was betraying them.
