Chapter 42

The next day, David was in his office when his men reported another name. Jacob was also infected. His thoughts tangled into a storm. Two people. The same cold. The same timing. His jaw clenched until the muscle ticked sharply. There was only one explanation. Intimate contact. The idea pierced through him like a blade. His Lily—his wife—had been with Jacob? David knew Jacob and Lily had met for the first time only at that party, and that day he had been there; nothing had happened between them. But after they left together—had something happened? When he returned home, Lily was already there. He didn’t want to believe it, but the doubt in his heart refused to leave. David’s blood roared in his ears. He didn’t stop to confirm. He didn’t wait for proof. Rage had already taken the lead, drowning reason. Within hours, he had tracked Jacob down. The man was walking out of his house. He didn’t even see it coming. David’s fist collided with his face before Jacob could react. Jacob stumbled ba