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.

got into a local

Maja's language,

said as he

looked every bit the college student. The other

thick glasses and

pregnancy, Maja had anticipated a straightforward ride from the guide to her hotel,

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the car stopped and she opened her eyes, she found herself

of people, who promptly handed over a wad

grin, the guide pocketed the

chill ran down Maja's spine as she turned to the woman beside

sold," the woman said

as

that a guide could be

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

toppling two of

four men in total, and a motorcycle

expected Maja's swift reaction. While still in shock, Maja delivered two

of the

men doubled over, white-faced and

motorcycle keys from the

"Let's go!"

woman quickly hopped on the back

the basics and could handle a bicycle,

dozed off in the car, Maja had no recollection of the route they'd

remember how to get

her voice

the motorcycle while the

close to the airport, but

phone, the woman

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