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Steven gave a small nod. “That’s the idea. But there’s a summiting up soon in Kingnd. Experts and big names from all over the world will be there. The institute’s sending me. Since I’m heading to Kingnd anyway, I figured I might as well swing by… See you and La too.”
As he finished, something flickered across his face. It was quick, but real. He lowered his head and started teasing La in his arms again.
La let out a clear, bubbly giggle. Herugh rang through the living room like a wind chime, sweet and bright.
Steven yed with her hand. She naturally reached out and grabbed his finger lik known him forever.
Tess stood there, watching them. She couldn’t find the words to say.
“But that’s not the only reason I’m here today.”
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Steven suddenly paused. La tugged at his hand with a tiny whine, but he kept his focus locked on Tess.
“You went to Hunt Group today, didn’t you?”
Tess‘ eyes narrowed. “How do you know that? Don’t tell me you had someone tailing me.”
Steven raised his hands. “Come on, Tess. This is the age of big data.”
She shot him an annoyed look.
Of course. He’d probably used some allcity surveince system just to track her movements like a stalker with too much time on his hands.
“Yeah, I went. So what?”
Tess frowned, clearly suspicious.
“I didn’t just find that out. I also dug up some of the other info you guys uncovered.”
Steven’s smile curled at the edges, but it didn’t reach his eyes. There was something venomous lurking behind it–like a snake that looked calm, but could strike at any second.
Tess felt a chill crawl down her back.
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If Steven hadn’t been a friend–and if someone ever used him for the wrong reasons–she didn’t even want to imagine the kind of hell that could break loose.
“You’re trying to pull off a rescue. And that hidden room stuff? I know a thing or two about those.”
Tess raised a brow. “So what, you’re saying you want in?”
“Exactly. Tess, you really are smart.”
Steven sounded genuinely impressed. Not just because she figured it out, but because of the whole n she’d built.
Tess gave him a onceover. Steven stood a little straighter, like he was trying to
“Fine. But I n to move fast and clean. You free the next couple days?”
She hesitated for a second, then gave a nod.
“I’ll make time, even if I don’t have it.”
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Steven’s eyes stayed on her face. He looked like he meant every
word.
Tess’s heart skipped a beat. She quickly turned away. “Then we move in two nights. Let them think we’re quiet for a few days, then hit them hard.”
Everyone nodded at once. Even little La, snuggled up in Bessie’sp on the couch, started bobbing her tiny head along with them. Her timing was so perfect, it made the whole room melt.
After Steven left, Lyra got a new text. It was from the tutoring agency. They’d finally found
someone.
“I’m thinking maybe just have here straight here?”
…
She showed the message to the others.
“Yeah, why not? We’ve got time to kill while we wait for the right moment.”
The candidate moved fast. Lyra barely had time to confirm the interview location before the doorbell rang.
After Tess gave the okay, Bessie let the woman in. Tess looked her over the moment she stepped inside.
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“Hi, I’m Ann Rushic, your contracted tutor. I’m a graduate of Kingnd University.”
The name of the university made Tess‘ eyes flicker.
She hadn’t expected a fellow alum.
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The tension in her expression cased a little. She made an effort to look more approachable. “I’m sure they’ve filled you in. You’ll mainly be helping Ken catch up on the subjects he’s missed.”
Ann nodded right away and assured her it would be no problem at all.
Tess flipped through her résumé, then gave a satisfied nod. “Looks good. Try a te tomorrow. I’ll text you the addresster.”
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Ann’s fingers curled into a tight little fist. Her eyes
lit up with determination.
After they saw her off, Tess let out a long breath.
Some of the guilt she’d been carrying finally lifted. She hoped this might help distract Ken from missing home so much.
“I better start prepping for the Hunt Group op.”
Raven groaned like she was already exhausted.
Tess chuckled. “You’re gonna be the MVP on this one. I’m counting on you to stall as long as possible.”
Raven puffed up, offended. “Watch it! You’re talking to the top hacker in town!”
“Well, if she’s that confident, we’ll make sure you’ve got all the time you need.”
Lyraughed and patted her on the shoulder.
They went over the rest of the n and split up for the night.
Tess didn’t feel like sitting around. An idea hit her, and she drove straight to Everford Prison.
“Hello.”
The moment she stepped out of the car, a freezing gust of wind cut straight through her coat.
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