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Seth (Book 4) FORTY FOUR
As the lift door opened, my eyes tried to adjust to the darkness of the secret lab. The only light source we had was the light of the lift."Lights on," I command.I switched on my head's light strap as I stepped forward. My boots stepped on broken glass, followed by crunching sounds behind me, led by Gunnar and Kendall. I check my surroundings, always being cautious, aiming my gun at wide-open spaces of the lab. This place seems more extensive than on video."Fuck, this place is a total wreck," Gunnar proclaims. "It's like a hurricane hit here.""Kendall, got on a reading?" I ask her.Her infrared gadget tells us it is beeping if anybody is done here. "I see four live bodies, but they are strapped on the other side of that door straight ahead.""There are more?" Gunnar says softly.We approached forward towards a keycard door. I stepped back, let Gunnar implant a C4 paste on the handle, and pressed the button. As we took a step back a few feet while the bomb beeps, it gave out a soun
Seth (Book 4) FORTY FIVE
I approach the hospital's automatic doors, watching the staff pass by me in a rush. People are waiting to be checked in or just waiting.It's busy today, but standing here and observing wasn't my purpose. I walk over to the receptionist, a middle-aged African woman with short curly hair, a lovely dark complexion, and wearing Snoopy scrubs. She is sitting behind the counter typing on her computer. When she looks up and plasters a cheerful smile, although behind that expression - working in a hospital can make anyone feel cranky, and this woman seems she has not slept since her shift.Better not"Hi, are you here for an appointment?" She asks with a forceful smile."Um. No, I'm here to ask if Dr. Keith P. Swanson is available?"The receptionist, whose name on her ID badge says Anita Cook, looks at me as if I made up the name. "He's not here.""Oh, do you know when his shift starts?""Dr. Swanson hasn't worked here for 26 years. He retired right after a scandal with a patient of his."Sc
Seth (Book 4) FORTY SIX
I glance back at the picture, and I can see the hate my mother put so much to cross an X over her father's face. It must have broken her heart once he told her she was nothing. I always felt that while I was in the Order. I was nothing but a pawn, an item to be used however they pleased. They didn't treat me as a person. I took one small picture and stuck it inside the back pocket of my jeans, then put the rest back inside the folder. I handed it back to Dr. Swanson. "What about the birth certificate I found?" I pull out the paper from my pocket and hand it to him. The older man unfolded it, made a glance, and handed it back. "I had it classified in the system before I erased it to give you an authentic document." I fold the paper back into my pocket and sigh. "How did she find out her lover is also her father?" I ask as he takes the Manila folder back. "She already knew." My brows furrow at his response. "She knew?" Dr. Swanson nodded. "Then...my mother fell in love with him
Seth (Book 4) FORTY SEVEN
My mind is adrift from anything that had happened on that day. I couldn't focus on anything. Since meeting Keith, my uncle, and learning about my mother and finding out she is the same woman who not only abandoned me but made my whole childhood life hell.This past week hasn't been my week. I've been hanging out at the agency, giving combat lessons for the rookies, and I wasn't myself. I was hard on myself but more on those who weren't a part of it. I lash at people, and they avoid me as if I'm on a murdering spree."Cap? Cap!"I snap my way at Kendall and everyone in the room. All eyes were on me as if I had grown a second head.Kendall was giving a seminar about the Order's compound detailing all the security cameras from the streets and buildings, the main office, and where the recruits are holding children. We had permission from Odin to infiltrate the compound, so having this meeting will give us a better and safer plan. It will be a month before the raid.Forgotten about this me
Seth (Book 4) FORTY EIGHT
I speed down the freeway, heading to Long Beach. I slurve and pass a few cars around after midnight at full speed.Looking at the rearview mirror, I noticed a black car following me behind. It has been tailing me ever since I merged into the freeway. I was being paranoid at first, thinking the car was going in a fast lane, but it's been following me.I can't have it follow me home.I twist my wrist, increasing the speed of my bike. I turn my head and see the black car closing in on me."Shit," I grit my teeth. "Damn Order."I knew they would be following me. The signal from the island had triggered a security system to their base.I increased the speed of my bike just a bit so I could continue the road on the freeway. Minutes later, the car sped up and was on my right. I look, and the window on the passenger seat opens as an Order member in a mask to hide their identity pulls himself out with a gun.With one hand, I grab his wrist, trying to point it away as I struggle to stabilize my
Seth (Book 4) FORTY NINE
The rain started pouring once I reached the house in this cinematic situation. I park my bike in the driveway and dash towards the door with my helmet off. I knocked frantically, and after hitting the palm of my hand, the door flung open."Terry? What in God's name-"I made myself inside, drenched. "Sorry, I forgot...my key."Lame.Effie shuts the door and crosses her arms over her chest, pouting. She stares at me with her piercing silver-gray eyes. "Is that all you got to say after MIA for a week?" Oh boy, she's mad. Plus, the hormones increase her disappointment towards me. "Do you know how worried I was? Everyone was? How was Poppy when I was gone? She asked about you every day, wondering when her mother is coming home, and I have to repeat the same answer."She is furious."I'm sorry, there were many things to do at work. I lost track of time and sleep." I brush my hair back. I am still determining when the last time I slept was. I took naps here and there but wasn't in dreamland.
Seth (Book 4) FIFTY
I release a shaky breath and see him still angry, so I continue the most meaningful excuse. "When we finally got something, Kendall had to download a file off their computer.""What's in the file?" He says with an aggravated sigh.That's good. He seems interested. "Well, it's a list of the older children they have kidnapped and made them inject the drug. The one they used on Myles. Then...Kendall found a hidden folder." I look up at him as my chest feels heavy and aches, not from the pain from my leg, though it still fucking hurts and still feels sore all over my body from the fight."You wouldn't believe what was in that folder," I scoff and continue. I sniffle, remove the folded paper from my bra, and hand it to him.He lifts a brow at my way of carrying things and takes it. Seth unfolds the sheet of paper; his eyes widen, and he glances my way. "It's your birth certificate." I nod. "You found this in their computer?"I nodded again and replied, "Yes.""The father's name is not here
Seth (Book 4) FIFTY ONE
I have never been so impatient before, to the point that it's driving me crazy. Seth and I had to return to my place, kissing each other hastily without breaking apart. It's like our lips are glued together; all we can do is savor each other's taste.We didn't want to do anything inappropriate while everyone was still asleep—especially the children. I don't want my daughter and the other children to see us. It's not for their innocent eyes to see.My back slammed hard against the wall without breaking our kiss; our breathing synced with each other. Seth trails his lips on my neck, and I moan. I can feel the desire spreading through my body as it aches for him."Are you sure you want to do this?" Seth asks in between our kisses. "I said we can wait after everything is settled. We don't need to rush it."I pulled his head and had him look at me. My chest is thumping with ecstasy. "I can't wait. I needed this. I want you so bad, Seth.""God, hearing you say that makes me hard already," h
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