er eyes that held no warmth. Sylvia and Director Clark had taken him under their wing, presentin

wheel my bed out of the medical wing and in

le I had bled with. They stopped talking when I came in. They look

lowed me lik

e under

e key to save

ave up three

fed were now the truth.

his lips. He was wearing a new tactical suit, and integrated into his gau

eyes were locked on me. "Sylvia has been an incredible mentor. We've been spending so

clear, a deliberat

the corner of the room, a table with several

dware, though," he said, fumblin

on the device. A loud pop, a flash of light, and a shower of sparks. Cal

, pointing at me. "He must have re-ar

shed to his side instantly.

full of disappointment. "How could you?

. "Get him back to his room. Full isolat

n't ask a single question. They c

rk. In that moment, I understood the depth of their betrayal. It wasn't just about a promotion. It