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.

as the job inside is done, I'll cright back for you.

me?"

kisses and then laid

one. Keep in touch with Beck at all times. Beck's

He might even dig up

access chapters of novels early and in

the room. She followed him, matching his

floor.

his temples, "This is as far as you can

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

getting into

appearance of that man last night, the one who looked so much like

was behind that? It was like a ticking bomb,

a hundred people had gathered,

was taking a

had disguised themselves to ensure they wouldn't be recognized before they slowly followed

cried with joy, while those who

them.

the staff member at the

staff member aside and discreetly passed him a pack

a

cigarette wasn't cheap; in Cania, it was a luxury only the wealthy could afford. The staff

sizing him up.

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

to work and didn't realize they were

but few had

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

can't pass the test, my

the cigarette with a smooth motion, as if

an eyebrow and said with a smile, "Getting

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

worth a couple of

over two more. The staff member was immediately satisfied, adding their false names

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