"But he later confirmed that he pulled out abruptly," Winter added, informing Kalix everything Byron revealed to her.
Kalix leaned back slightly, his fingers sliding from her cheek but still lingering against her shoulder, a reassuring weight. "Alexander is a man who is playing a long game. First hiding in shadows, and now openly"
Winter bit her lip, her mind racing. "But what could it be? And why involve Eric? He's not exactly a reliable partner."
"That's what worries me," Kalix murmured, his gaze darkening. "If Eric is a pawn, then someone is moving the pieces, and Alexander might be just one of them."
A chill crept down Winter's spine. "Which means we might be looking at a much bigger threat than we thought."
Kalix's hand slipped to the back of her neck, pulling her close again, his forehead resting against hers. His voice was low, a fierce whisper that seemed to echo in the quiet room.
