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.

be tough after this. I promise, as soon as the job inside is

me?"

nod. lan showered her with kisses and then laid

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

dig

access chapters of novels early and in the

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

floor.

"This is as far as you

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

into

since the appearance of that man

behind that? It was like a ticking

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

Someone was taking a head

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

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

them.

turn, the staff member

granted the privilege. He pulled the staff member aside and

can land a decent job here. Can

wasn't cheap; in Cania, it was a luxury only

sizing him up.

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

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

first taccepting a bribe, but few had been as generous

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

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

he spoke, he pocketed the cigarette with a smooth motion,

said with a smile, "Getting the recommendation is already

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

were worth a couple of years of

member was immediately satisfied, adding their false names to

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