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.

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

me?"

could only nod. lan showered her with kisses and then laid

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

Island. He might even dig up more clues

on Gøøglᴇ to access

leave the room. She followed him, matching his steps,

floor.

is as far as

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

into two

of that man last night, the one who looked

like a ticking bomb,

By now, about a

taking a head

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

joy, while those who were turned away looked as if

them.

turn, the staff member at the desk was

pulled the staff member aside and

you can land a decent job here. Can you

was a luxury only the wealthy could afford. The staff

sizing him up.

slipped another pack his way, "If you can getand a few of my buddies in, I'll give you three

thought those chosen were actually sent to work and didn't realize they were taken to the

bribe, but few had

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

the test, my word won't mean

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

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

I'll squeeze your names in. But about those

were worth a couple of years of

staff member was

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