Outside the door, a sound heralded lan's return, and the woman got to her feet.

"I'm starting my mission tonight, probably won't be coming around again. Take care."

She spoke rapidly, and by the tlan stepped through the door, she was already ducking out. Catching a glimpse of her, lan

waited for her to step out before he shut the door, his gaze settling on Maja.

"What did she want this time?"

"She broughtfood. What's with the explosion outside?"

"l orchestrated it. Dylan and Walter have already headed out. Tonight, they're pretending to be victims caught in the blast, set to

be delivered to the hospital."

Maja's heart clenched. Were they already in motion?

"Maja, I've got to head to the welfare center."

He briefly described the situation at the center, and then stretched out to tenderly tousle her hair.

"I don't know when I'll be able to leave the research base, but this entire building, all three floors, they're my people. I'll send

someone to look after you, okay? If you need anything, just let them know."

Maja felt uneasy, gripping his hand. lan could sense her worry; he hold her hand and gently kissed her fingertips.

"Don't fret; it'll be alright.”

How could it be alright? The research base was shrouded in mystery; who knew what awaited them inside? Maja wanted to go with

him, but she knew lan would never agree.

He pulled out his phone, glancing at the time.

tough after this. I promise, as soon as the job inside is done, I'll cright back for you. Can you be

me?"

kisses and

touch with Beck at all times. Beck's staying stateside, handling the

even dig up more clues about

to access chapters of novels early and

followed him, matching his steps, all the way to the elevator on

floor.

is as far as you can go.

her way back to her room, watching him

into

of that man last night, the

that? It was like a ticking bomb, ready to explode at

center. By now, about a hundred people had gathered, all newcomers intending to stay

was taking a head

and his crew had disguised themselves to ensure they wouldn't be recognized before

stay cried with joy, while those who were turned away looked as

them.

the staff member at the

member aside and discreetly passed him a pack

can land a

wasn't cheap; in Cania, it was a luxury only the wealthy could

sizing him up.

pack his way, "If you can getand a few of my buddies

sent to work and didn't realize they were taken to the research

a bribe, but few had been

you guys. But there's a test, something

pass the test, my word

smooth motion, as if worried lan might change

with a smile, "Getting the recommendation is

for testing. I'll squeeze your names in. But about

couple of

was immediately satisfied, adding their false

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