Harper’s POV
A shocking thing had occurred two days later...
A few days had passed since the team met and discussed potential ideas as to how we would deal with Calix. There was a plan in place—a plan that still caused Lucas to scowl and snarl. But a plan, nonetheless.
Whether he wanted to face the truth or not, it all came down to me.
I was the one who was going to draw Calix out and confront him. Alone.
“I’m the one he wants,” I said. “I will not place anyone else at risk.”
“Casualties always need to be anticipated,” Mason stated calmly.
“Maybe so, but that doesn’t mean we need to make it easy for him to hurt anyone,” I explained. “When I go out to face him, I don’t want anyone else to be around.”
Lucas scoffed. “Harper—”
“I’m serious,” I hissed. “I need him to think that
