But no one expected that the city where lan was staying would plunge into panic as daylight broke.

At 7 a.m., right at the peak of the morning rush, a patient infected with a contagious disease was discovered in the bustling city

center.

That meant the disease had made its way to the heart of the city.

The mall where the patient was found was immediately sealed off, trapping everyone inside for observation, while outside, anxiety

was spreading like wildfire.

lan stood on his hotel balcony and watched the people below rushing about, frantically stockpiling supplies from the supermarkets.

Chaos was on the horizon.

So when Beck's call cthrough, lan's brow furrowed, his heart skipping a beat.

"You had only one job—keep an eye on her! But you just screwed it!"

Beck, knowing he was at fault, didn't dare to argue.

lan took a deep breath before hanging up. He tried to call Maja, only to find her phone switched off.

He instantly regretted sneaking into the city behind her back, knowing full well what she was like.

The city was descending into disorder, and Maja, pregnant and alone, could be facing any number of dangers.

He couldn't bear to think about it, bombarding her with messages, desperate to find out when her flight would land.

When Maja arrived at the airport, something felt off. The air was thick with dust, making it hard to see.

She wasn't alone; another traveler from Windhelm was with her, both of them stung by the whipping sand.

they got into a local guide's car

language,

rest," he said as he shut the car

carrying only a bag, looked every bit the college

thick glasses and a

the fatigue of early pregnancy, Maja had anticipated a straightforward

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stopped and she opened her eyes, she found

guide was chatting with a group of people, who

pocketed the money and

chill ran down Maja's spine as she

like we've been sold," the

it was as blatant

never imagined that a guide could be

men who took the cash approached, speaking in a language she didn't understand, and

toppling two

a motorcycle that seemed to be

still in shock, Maja delivered two more kicks to the

of the

white-faced and kneeling

keys from the

"Let's go!"

hopped on the back of

wasn't an experienced rider, but she knew the basics and

of the route they'd

to get to

woman replied softly, her voice steady

Maja drove the motorcycle while the

they stopped close to the airport, but their final

phone, the woman guided Maja in a

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