The city was quiet.Too quiet.We walked through the empty streets. Rex led, his hand never leaving his gun. Alexander walked beside him, his eyes scanning every shadow. Dimitri watched the left. Katerina watched the right. I watched ahead, my hand on Lily's back. She was in my arms, her head on my shoulder, Barnaby tucked between us.The investors were somewhere in the darkness. Hiding. Waiting.Lily stirred. "Mira?"I kissed her hair. "Yes?""Are we almost there?"I looked at Rex. He nodded toward the end of the street."Soon," I said. "Go back to sleep."She closed her eyes. "Okay."Rex stopped. Pointed ahead. "The warehouse is at the end of the street."Alexander stepped closer. His voice was low. "I saw them there. Before we left."I shifted Lily in my arms. "How many?"Alexander's face was pale. "Dozens. Maybe more."Rex grabbed his gun. "Then we go in together."I shook my head. "No. I go alone."Rex turned to me. His jaw was tight. "Mira..."I held his gaze. "He wants me. Not
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