The Unstoppable Dragon Marshal

41. Unmasking Intentions

Morning came with the usual crispness in the air, but for Elijah, it felt heavy, like the weight of the world had been dropped onto his shoulders. He was growing tired of the constant threats aimed at Sophia.

Last night’s message echoed in his mind, each word twisting his gut into knots.

He stood by the window of Arthur Palace, watching as Sophia got into the car to head for work.

She gave him a small, reassuring wave, and he forced a smile, waving back.

“I’ll see you later, okay?” Sophia called out, her eyes searching his.

Elijah nodded, hiding his concerns behind a calm facade. "Drive safe," he said, though his mind was elsewhere.

Once she left, Elijah’s face darkened. The peace they had shared was crumbling. These threats were escalating, and it was only a matter of time before something serious happened.

Just then, Doug entered the room, a folder in hand. His face was as grim as Elijah’s.

“Marshal, I’ve got the info from those numbers,” Doug said, handing the folder over.

Elijah