C53 Back Disaster on Fire

Mia frowned, watching Claus pace the length of the warehouse like a shadow haunted by its own echo.

“What’s wrong?” she asked softly.

“Nothing,” he said too quickly.

She tilted her head, unconvinced. “Nothing? Claus, you look like you’ve just seen a ghost.”

He didn’t stop moving. “You said the police called.”

“Yes,” she replied slowly, watching him. “I told you…they want me to come in