Bloodlines and Betrayal

Troy’s hands were shaking as he stared at the medical files on his desk. His name was there, stamped in bold letters, right next to another file, Starman’s.

His breath hitched. His heart pounded like a war drum in his chest. Why? Why were his medical records tied to the most powerful being on the planet? Why did Starman always seem so interested in him?

And more importantly, did his mother know?

He clenched his jaw, his body already moving before he could think.

The apartment was dark when he stepped inside. The living room was exactly as he left it, neat, quiet, empty. The only light came from the kitchen, where his mother sat at the table, flipping through some paperwork.

Troy didn’t hesitate. He slammed the door shut, making her jolt.

She turned, startled. “Troy?”

He stepped forward, tossing the files onto the table. The papers scattered, revealing classified documents stamped with Trigon Labs’ insignia.

“Explain,” he demanded.

Her face paled.