Chapter 162

Chapter 162

I shook my head, hoping I was projecting the correct amount of terror. It looked like a monster.

Fosters eyes darted back and forth. Finally, he seemed to decide. Were not here just to monitor you. Miles thought he thought there was a chance someone might make an attempt on your life.

Someone?

Myrddin.

What? Why now? There were plenty of chances before.

Foster looked away.

Holy shit. For talking to the Taskforce. That motherfucker used me as bait? I said, outraged.

Wasnt my idea, didnt like it from the start. Foster said, looking guilty as hell.

I held my silence as the creature slammed against the door. It doesnt matter. Pointing fingers isnt going to help anyone. How the door exploded inward nearly a third of the way, throwing me to the ground. I scrambled to my feet and rammed my shoulder against it, wincing. How do we get out of this? Visit no(v)eLb(i)n.com for the best novel reading experience

Fosters brow furrowed. Send for help, barricade the door and try to get to the penthouse elevator.

I pulled up the social UI and sent a message to the landlord, then to Kinsley. The second message didnt go through. I glared at Foster, furious. Why are you jamming me?

Foster looked bewildered. Im not. Im just a civilian. Cook was the User, and the one running squelch.

I swore. Cooks still alive.

The lights cut out, replaced by an eerie red strobe. A voice spoke through a crackly intercom that echoed throughout the building.

We are under attack. The designated authorities have been contacted. All civilians are to lock themselves in their rooms until the danger has passed. Do not answer the door for anyone.

Cook being alive changes things. I locked eyes with Foster. Youre sure Im the target?

Miles was.

I ran through the scenario in my mind. Okay. Whos in the building right now?

Hawkins and Waller. Miles is running overwatch on an adjacent building.

You have a way to contact them? I asked.

Foster held up a walkie.

I nodded. Tell them to met us on the Penthouse floor. Its defensible, and the elevator requires a card swipe. One entrance, and one exit. Cook is still alive for the moment, but Myrddin doesnt like loose ends. If we just rabbit, hell finish the job.

We dont have the firepower to fight Myrddin on our own. Foster shouted back.

True. Which is why were not going to fight him. If this works, we get Cook out. But we need that monster out of the way. Im guessing its a summon or something along those lines. I glanced at the gun in his hands. How good of a shot are you?

Best youve ever seen.

We moved quickly. As Azure laid out bolts on the floor, I resummoned Talia, sweat trickling down my brow. Once Talia had reemerged in her silver wolf form, I glanced at her apologetically. Are you alright?

That was unpleasant. Talia growled.

Yeah. You took one for the team.

Considering what you are about to put yourself through, I cannot complain. Talia watched me with concern.

I pointed to the door, Get moving. Make sure no one sees you until its time.

Be careful, pup.

Azure opened the door for her, and Talia slipped through. I knelt over the laid out bolts, casting on each of them.

You had to bring the boyfriend up? I murmured, keeping my focus on bolts. A single mistake here could easily kill me.

Like you said, Azure shrugged. Gloves off.

Guess I did.

I finished casting the spell on every bolt.

There may be a problem. Azure said, hesitantly.

What? I whipped my head around to face him. He shifted his weight back and forth, projecting nervousness. Spit it out, were already taking too long.

You feel differently to me than other Users. I thought it was our bond. Theres a certain resonance

Azure!

I felt it again, when I was phasing through the lobby. A presence, similar to yours.

My blood went cold as I slowly connected the dots. Another unique class?

My suspicion as well. I couldnt locate them, though my senses are dulled in my etherial form. Its possible a third party is taking advantage of this situation.

Fuck! I kicked Fosters ejected magazine, sending it skittering across the floor. Then I looked at Azure. Dont break character unless I tell you.

Azure bit his lip. This plan already puts you in danger. Adding an unknown variable

Stay on target. I mean it. We either push through this, or we die.

The violet message notification light pinged in my vision, flickering as scores of messages came in. We were out of squelch range and almost everyone in my circle had reached out to me, though I was missing some context from previous messages that couldnt be delivered. Mom and Iris were hunkered down in their room. Even Estrada had messaged.

The only person missing from the list was Ellison.

I shot him a message.

Of course, he didnt answer.