Bait

Two weeks had gone by, and Aiden had spent his days in relative calm. On the surface, it seemed like nothing of consequence was happening, but Aiden knew better. This was the calm before the storm, the quiet that would soon give way to chaos. Roger had informed him that the collection of energy from the artifact was scheduled for the end of the week. Today was Wednesday, and Aiden's mind was already calculating his next move.

He wasn't one to leave things to chance. He knew that Reyna's presence would be the key to his success, and the last thing he wanted was for someone like Ray Johnson to show up. If Ray came, it would be suicide to confront him. But Reyna? That was different.

He also had a grudge he wanted to sort out with Reyna.

Aiden smirked, the glint of a plan forming behind his eyes.

"Time to throw the bait, let's see if she is willing to catch."