You are Worthy

DING!

The sound was sharp—like a blade clinking against stone—and it struck right through Liam's skull.

A translucent screen flashed across his vision, glowing in red with jagged borders, almost vibrating with urgency.

> SYSTEM ALERT

INTRUDER DETECTED – SECOND CONSCIOUSNESS PRESENT

IDENTITY: UNKNOWN

STATUS: COMPROMISED

RECOMMENDED ACTION: INITIATE MENTAL QUARANTINE

The words pulsed ominously.

Liam blinked and exhaled slowly.

He didn't even flinch.

"No," he muttered under his breath, voice low and hoarse. "I know who it is…"