Chapter 126

• Two Months Later
• One deep breath and then another.
• "Relax, Sophia," Zack’s voice cut through the air from a few feet ahead of me, his icy gaze scanning the lounge before meeting mine. Since his father's demise, there were moments when he seemed as cold as ice, thawed only by the presence of the crowd gathered around. "Whether they realize it or not, they're searching for a leader, someone better than Maverick. Speak with confidence, and they'll listen."