"Do you have men in Mecira?" Aria asked coolly.Wynric puffed his chest. "Of course. It's my home, after all. I might not know much about other places, but Mecira? I know it like the back of my hand."Aria smiled. "Let's find somewhere quiet to talk about this."Wynric tilted his head with a teasing grin. "That's a big shift in attitude from earlier. Don't tell me you're after whatever those researchers are carrying too?"Aria arched her brow lazily. "That's classified. Let's find a place first.""Sure. Hop in," Wynric said, sliding into the passenger seat of his truck. He glanced back at them. "You'll have to stand in the back, though. It's open-air and roomy. Don't be shy—I'll take you to a nearby café."The back of the truck was spacious, but unforgiving. With no seats and the road winding ahead, the trio had no choice but to stand, gripping the rail to avoid being tossed with every jolt and turn.Aria climbed in first, her movements swift and sure. She extended a hand, helpi
Read more