022

~~IVAN~~

The shrill ring of my phone cut through the stillness of the room, and I swiftly reached for it.

Brent's name flashed on the screen, and I answered the call.

"Hey asshat," he called, sounding out of breath.

"You just what for a run? Can I know why you are calling me this early in the morning?"

"I have news for you so I think you better come down here for this."

"What's the matter?" I inquired, my voice carrying a sense of urgency.

Brent sighed, "I followed up on our man from Ka Corpe personally and I managed to get some shit out of him. However Ivan..."

I raise my brow at the drastic change in his time.

"We don't wanna risk his life so we need to ensure he's covered and looked after. We can't risk La corpe finding out about this and dealing with him."

"Here's a thought," I said, dragging myself out of my bed, "why won't he kiss them goodbye for good. He can join our undercover men."

What on earth was I saying?

"You know that's risky as hell Ivan. And he's more useful over