The atmosphere was charged, every eye on Duke and Landon. It was as though the revelation had pulled everyone into a tight, collective hold.
“What do you mean?” Landon asked, his voice a mixture of disbelief and curiosity.
Duke took a deep breath, his eyes meeting Landon’s. “He was with us, in the group. Back in the day.”
There was a pause, the weight of unspoken stories hovering in the air.
“I didn’t know,” Landon said softly, glancing around. The crowd was silent, waiting.
“There’s a lot to tell,” Duke admitted, his gaze steady and unyielding.
