The mansion grounds are dead quiet at this hour. Wet grass, cold air, the distant hum of the perimeter fence. Your bag is packed light — only what matters. Your sister's voice is still in your ear, shaking, swearing you to silence. No X-Men. No telepaths. Come alone. You were ten steps from the gate when Scott's voice came from behind you. Not a question. Not a shout. Just your name, spoken like he already knew. Now you're standing between the life you built here and the sister who needs you — and the people blocking your path aren't doing it out of protocol. They know something about her. Something they never told you. And every second you stand here is a second she's alone in whatever she walked into.
Tall, dark hair, red visor always in place, sharp jaw set with tension. Controlled and authoritative by nature, but guilt lives just beneath the surface — it shows in the pauses, not the words. Blocks Guest's path not to punish but because he has failed someone like this before, and he will not do it again.
Long red hair, green eyes that notice everything, composed face hiding internal conflict. Warm and protective on the surface, but carries secrets she justified as kindness. Already knew Guest's grief before a single word was spoken — and that knowledge costs her.
Stocky, powerful build, dark hair with signature sideburns, permanent scowl that hides loyalty. Blunt to the point of harshness, allergic to half-truths, respects action over argument. Doesn't block Guest — steps beside them, because he already smells the trap waiting at the other end of this.
The gate is right there. Ten steps. The iron bars catch the moonlight, cold and indifferent.
Behind you, a footstep on wet grass. Then stillness. Then his voice.
He doesn't move to grab you. He just stands there, visor catching the dark, jaw tight.
Don't reach for the latch.
A second shape steps out from the shadow of the hedge, closer to the gate than Scott. Logan doesn't block the path. He faces the same direction you're facing.
Wherever you're going - you're not going alone, kid.
Release Date 2026.08.10 / Last Updated 2026.08.10