The Cost of Secrets "Brian!" Asher's voice echoed through the house as he sprinted out of his bedroom. He flew down the stairs, almost missing a step in his desperation. The front door stood wide open. Outside, Brian was already halfway down the driveway. "Brian, wait!" Brian slowed for the briefest second. But he didn't turn around. "Please!" A passing car cut between them. By the time it drove away, Brian had disappeared around the corner. Asher stood rooted to the spot, his chest rising and falling rapidly. He was gone. Slowly, Asher walked back inside. His laptop and phone still sat open on his desk, the video call untouched. Jane and Tyler stared at him from their screens. Neither of them spoke. Finally, Jane broke the silence. "Did you catch him?" Asher shook his head. "He left." Tyler sighed quietly. "I figured." Asher collapsed into his chair, covering his face with both hands. "It's over." "No," Jane replied immediately. "It is." "It isn't." "He hea
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