Cody's Secret

They embarked on a meticulous search of their safe house, meticulously examining every room and surface for signs of surveillance devices. Their mission had taken an unexpected turn, and they knew they needed to act swiftly and discreetly.

As they combed through the rooms, their eyes trained on every nook and cranny, Claus felt a growing sense of unease. The realization that their trust had been violated by one of their own was a bitter pill to swallow.

After minutes of searching, Mia's sharp eye caught a glint beneath a table in the living room. She knelt and reached for what appeared to be a small, inconspicuous object. It was a bug, a sophisticated piece of surveillance equipment.

Claus rushed to Mia's side, their hearts pounding with a mixture of relief and anger. They examined the bug closely, realizing that their conversations had been monitored and recorded.

"It's a damn bug," Claus muttered, his voice laced with frustration. "Whoever planted this was trying to eavesdrop on us.