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.

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

me?"

nod. lan showered her with kisses and

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

even dig up more clues about

access chapters of novels early and in

was heavy as she watched him leave the room. She followed him, matching

floor.

rubbed his temples, "This is as

turned and made her way back to her room, watching him leave the hotel. He was flanked

into two

her room, she felt restless. Especially since the appearance of that man last night, the one who looked so much

like a ticking bomb, ready to explode at

By now, about a

was taking a head

themselves to ensure they

were granted the privilege to stay cried with joy, while those who were turned away looked

them.

it was lan's turn, the staff

the staff member aside and discreetly passed him a pack

you can land a decent job here. Can you

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

sizing him up.

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

and didn't realize

a bribe, but few had been

guys. But there's a test, something about talent or IQ.

can't pass the test, my word won't mean

a smooth motion, as if worried lan might

eyebrow and said with a smile, "Getting the recommendation is

there's a batch going for testing. I'll

a couple of years

over two more. The staff member was immediately satisfied,

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