Kaiden let out a sigh before rising from the water with Bastet still nestled in his arms. With a few exchanged glances and silent nods, the group knew what had to come next.
They changed clothes and called for the twins.
Moments later, Riven and Rae, their bodyguards who were known as the 'Creation & Destruction Twins' in many prominent awakened circles, entered.
Riven's expression was neutral. Rae, in contrast, had a lollipop in her mouth and looked like she'd just woken up from a nap.
"We're heading out," Kaiden informed them. "I'd like you to secure transport."
Riven gave a nonchalant nod, knowing the protocol and what her duty entailed. "I'll notify the higher-ups of our exit pattern."
"Let's roll, bossman," Rae added, her voice muffled around her candy before she flicked it into her mouth with a loud crunch.
Within minutes, they were moving.
