The implication settled over him heavier than the damp coat on his shoulders. The service hadn't just refused him; they had been shut down. Or worse—they had been compromised. The people looking for him hadn't just chased him; they had dismantled his exit strategy.
"I can try to connect you, sir. What is the number?" calls are barred
Elias reached into his pocket and touched the small revolver he carried. He looked at the phone again, the ultimate dead end. The implication settled over him heavier than the
