Amber POVJason arrived at my office before I even made it to the parking garage.The moment the elevator doors opened, he stepped out already moving toward me, dark suit slightly disheveled, expression sharp enough to make nearby employees scatter instinctively.“We’re pulling them out now,” he said immediately.No greeting.No hesitation.Pure instinct.“I’m already going,” I replied while grabbing my coat from Clara’s hands.“No.”The word came fast. Absolute.I froze briefly.Jason stepped closer immediately, lowering his voice the moment he noticed employees nearby pretending not to listen.“I’ll get the children.”His jaw was tight enough to hurt.“You are not placing yourself in danger if the Vincents are making a move.”I stared at him for a second, understanding exactly where this was coming from.Not control.Fear.Because if the Vincents recognized Iris—Or connected her to us—Things could escalate very quickly.“Jason,” I said carefully, “I’ve been the one picking them up
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