Chapter 14 A Plan In Motion

• Julian sat behind the counter of his uncle’s art shop, Kim’s Art Supplies, absentmindedly flipping through a sketchbook. The familiar scent of paint, ink, and canvas filled the air, grounding him in a sense of comfort. This place had always been a refuge—a quiet corner of the world where time moved a little slower.
• But today, his mind was racing.
• He tapped his fingers against the counter, glancing toward the door. Alex was late.