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.

I promise, as soon as the job

me?"

with kisses and

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

even dig

to access chapters of novels

as she watched him leave the room. She followed him, matching his steps, all the way

floor.

is as

way back to her room, watching him leave the hotel. He

into two

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

a ticking bomb, ready to explode at

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

Someone was taking a head

disguised themselves to ensure they wouldn't be recognized

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

them.

lan's turn, the staff member

pulled the staff member

you can land a decent job here.

a luxury only the wealthy could afford. The

sizing him up.

pack his way, "If you can getand a few

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

few had been as

in a good word for you guys. But there's a test, something about talent

the test, my

he pocketed the cigarette with a smooth motion, as if worried lan might

eyebrow and said with a smile, "Getting the recommendation

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

couple of years

The staff member was immediately satisfied, adding their false

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