Beep… beep…
A long stretch of silence filled the room as everyone stood frozen in place. Their eyes were fixed on Atlas, watching him lower the phone to his side while staring blankly at it.
After a moment, Hugo strode toward him.
"First Brother," Hugo breathed out, assessing Atlas. He reached out and grabbed his shoulder, shaking him slightly. "Who was that? What do they want? Do they have Kiara too? The twins? First Sister?"
So many questions raced through Hugo's mind, but deep in his heart, he wished it wasn't all bad news. Even though just looking at Atlas already told him enough.
Slowly, Atlas lifted his gaze and met Hugo's eyes. The moment their gazes locked, Hugo's heart dropped.
"Sir."
Suddenly, Baby's voice rang through the room.
Everyone turned toward the sound and saw Baby standing in the adjoining room where they had been earlier. He excused himself quietly and made his way toward Atlas, reporting in a firm tone,
