Chapter 139

　　The projection shifted.

　　Stars.

　　Nodes.

　　A web stretching outward.

　　Earth was not central.

　　Not special.

　　Not unique.

　　Just late.

　　Ariana opened her eyes.

　　The invitation timer had reached the final minute.

　　Caleb stepped closer.

　　"You can't hesitate," he said. "The agreement will auto-...