LOGINPHEROMONE BLIND CHAPTER FORTY STARWRITES For several long seconds, no one reached for the file.The words PROJECT GENESIS seemed to carry a weight that made even breathing feel difficult.Arthur continued staring at the faded red letters, his weathered hands trembling ever so slightly. He had guarded the truth for sixteen years, and now that it was finally before him, he looked less relieved than exhausted.Lucas found himself unable to look away."This file..."His voice came out quieter than he intended."...does it have something to do with me?"Arthur slowly lifted his eyes."It has everything to do with you."The answer settled over the chamber like a heavy fog.Before Lucas could ask another question, the silence was broken by a dull vibration beneath their feet.Dust drifted from the stone ceiling.Everyone looked up.Another vibration followed.Then another.Hayes frowned."They're still searching the house."Arthur nodded grimly."They won't stop until they're certain no o
PHEROMONE BLINDCHAPTER THIRTY NINESTARWRITES Without waiting for anyone to respond, Arthur disappeared into the narrow hallway at the back of the cottage.Another gunshot thundered through the house.The windows rattled violently."Move!" Eric's father ordered.One security officer remained near the living room entrance, weapon raised, watching every doorway while the other quickly ushered the group after Arthur.Eric never let go of Lucas's hand.His grip was firm, almost possessive, as though releasing him for even a second might allow the attackers to snatch him away.Lucas could feel the warmth of Eric's palm despite the fear tightening his chest.Neither of them spoke.There wasn't time.Arthur hurried down the dim hallway, passing a small guest bedroom and an old study whose shelves were overflowing with faded account books. At the very end stood what appeared to be nothing more than a cramped storage room.Boxes were stacked against the walls.Rusting gardening tools leaned
PHEROMONE BLIND CHAPTER THIRTY EIGHTThe gunshot exploded through the cottage.Glass burst inward in a shower of glittering shards."Down!"Eric reacted before anyone else.He wrapped one arm around Lucas's waist and pulled him to the floor just as a second bullet tore through the window, burying itself deep inside the wooden wall behind them.The room erupted into chaos."Everyone take cover!" Eric's father shouted.The two security officers moved instantly.One overturned the heavy dining table to create a barricade while the other drew his weapon and positioned himself beside the broken window.Another shot rang out.Bang!A flowerpot on the windowsill exploded into pieces.Arthur stumbled backward, his face completely drained of color."They found me..."His voice trembled."They finally found me."Hayes crouched beside the window without exposing himself."Can you see them?"The security officer risked a quick glance."Negative.""They're using the trees for cover."Eric kept L
CHAPTER THIRTY SEVEN The two black SUVs left the city behind as the afternoon sun drifted lower across the sky.Towering buildings gradually gave way to open fields, quiet farms, and winding country roads lined with ancient oak trees. The farther they drove, the fewer cars they passed.Lucas watched the scenery through the passenger window.It was peaceful.Almost too peaceful.After everything that had happened over the past few weeks, the silence felt unnatural.Eric noticed the distant look in his eyes."Nervous?"Lucas smiled faintly."A little.""A little?"Lucas let out a quiet laugh."Fine... a lot."Eric reached across the center console and laced their fingers together."I won't let anything happen to you."Lucas looked down at their joined hands."I know."He meant it.For the first time since learning he was an Omega, he no longer felt as though he was facing the world alone.An hour later, the lead SUV slowed.Hayes' voice crackled through the radio."We're here."Both ve
PHEROMONE BLIND Chapter THIRTY SIX The Letter "A"Morning sunlight streamed through the tall windows of the Carter estate, but the study remained as busy as it had been the night before.No one had gone home.Coffee cups, files, and photographs covered the large oak table. The silver bracelet, the partially burned order book, and Margaret Ellis' diary had all been carefully sealed inside evidence sleeves.Eric stood near the window, arms folded across his chest.Lucas sat quietly beside him, reading through copies of the jeweler's records for what felt like the tenth time.Every answer they uncovered seemed to produce three more questions.Hayes walked into the room carrying a laptop and a thick stack of printed documents."I've got something."Everyone immediately looked up.Eric's father gestured toward the table."Let's hear it."Hayes spread several folders across the desk."I spent the entire night searching corporate records, hospital procurement contracts, tax archives, and s
PHEROMONE BLIND CHAPTER THIRTY FIVE STARWRITES For several seconds, no one in the study spoke. The only sound was the low hum of the air conditioner as everyone tried to process what Hayes had just said. The jeweler's workshop had burned down. Not yesterday. Not last week. An hour ago. Lucas slowly looked at Eric, who was already staring at his father. Neither of them needed to say what they were thinking. It couldn't be a coincidence. Eric's father finally broke the silence. "Tell me exactly what happened." Hayes took a deep breath before answering. "I called Mr. Samuel around noon. I introduced myself, explained that I was investigating an old identification bracelet, and asked whether he'd be willing to meet." "And?" Eric's father prompted. "At first, he was hesitant. He kept saying he was retired and hadn't made hospital identification tags in years." Hayes paused, trying to remember every detail of the conversation. "Then I described the bracelet." "What did y







