Brian's voice was flat, cutting through her condolences.
"What?"
"My family's location and their identities. Security protocols should have prevented anyone from accessing that information.
Shadow Council is a terrorist organization we've been hunting for months. How did they get information that should have been classified at the highest levels?"
Ashley's expression showed sympathy.
"We're investigating that specifically. There may have been a security breach or–"
"Or someone from inside gave it to them."
Brian's cold look made even the S rank officer pause.
"We'll investigate all possibilities. I understand you're emotional right now, but making accusations without evidence–"
"Hahahahaha…"
Brian laughed.
It was just a hollow, broken sound that made everyone nearby turn to look.
He reached up and unpinned his SFD badge from his uniform.
Looked at it for a moment, this piece of metal that had defined his identity for fifteen years.
Then threw it at Ashley's feet.
