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…"