The corridors were already active, with Shadow Guards moving between the different sections of the estate, some returning from overnight assignments while others prepared to begin the next shift.
Marcus acknowledged them with brief nods as he passed, his mind already organizing the day's priorities.
Breakfast was quiet and practical. He had no interest in lingering, so he ate enough to restore his energy while reviewing the latest reports on his tablet.
Nothing significant had arrived during the hours he had been asleep, although several routine updates from Cross Estate confirmed that the household remained under close observation.
When he finished, Marcus returned to the detention wing.
The atmosphere had changed considerably since the previous night. The frantic activity had settled into a more controlled rhythm, with Shadow Guards moving prisoners between interrogation rooms while others organized the growing collection of documents and evidence.
