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.

soon as the job inside is

me?"

with kisses and

our little one. Keep in touch with Beck at all times. Beck's staying stateside,

Island. He might even dig up more clues about

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the room. She followed him, matching his steps, all the way to

floor.

"This is as far as you can

her room, watching him

getting into two

restless. Especially since the appearance of that

a ticking

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

Someone was taking a

ensure they wouldn't be recognized before they

joy, while those who were turned away looked

them.

turn, the staff member at the desk

He pulled the staff member aside and

heard you can land a decent job

cheap; in Cania, it was a luxury only the wealthy could afford.

sizing him up.

you can getand a few of my buddies in, I'll give

to work and didn't

bribe, but few

can put in a good word for you guys. But there's a test,

pass the test, my word won't

a smooth

raised an eyebrow and said with a smile, "Getting

there's a batch going for testing. I'll squeeze your names

a couple of

The staff member was immediately satisfied, adding their false names

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