Chapter 10

I took a deep breath, not sure how to explain my feelings to her. “It’s just been a tough day, Elera. And seeing Jax here doesn’t make things any easier.”

Elera looked surprised. “What does Jax have to do with anything?”

I sighed, feeling frustrated. “It doesn’t matter. Let’s just focus on work, okay?”

Elera nodded, sensing that I didn’t want to talk about it anymore. We went back to our tasks, but I couldn’t shake the feeling that something was off between us.

As I entered the FBI office, I was met with a standing ovation from my colleagues. The senior officer took the stage and cleared his throat.

“Ladies and gentlemen, I stand here today to acknowledge the exceptional efforts of one of our agents, Alex. Yesterday’s operation was a remarkable achievement for this agency, and Alex’s role in it cannot be understated.”

He paused, allowing the crowd to continue applauding.

“Alex’s unwavering commitment to the mission, his attention to detail,