Jefferson's POV
July 25th - Javier showed up at my door.
July 26th - Alana barged into my office.
July 27th - Halle called three times.
July 28th - Alana again, this time with food I didn't touch.
July 31st - Julian tried his version of tough love.
August 2nd - Alana, armed with threats.
August 3rd - Javier brought coffee that went cold.
August 4th - Halle physically shook me.
August 7th - Freddie called from wherever the hell he was.
The pattern was painfully predictable. Each one delivered the same rehearsed speeches, like they'd coordinated their attacks. Maybe they had.
"You're overthinking this whole situation."
"Wolf or no wolf, you're still the most dangerous man in this city. Nobody's stupid enough to challenge you."
"You know damn well Elisabeth would never betray you like this."
"Complete and utter bullshit, that's what this is."
"She's suffering too, you know. When's the last time you even tried to see her?"
