Avery Ryan Csi: Cyber Novels & Stories

He reveled in the thrill of the chase, determined to uncover the truths hidden beneath Arina's facade. As Charlie returned with Arina's file, Ryan's anticipation reached new heights, eager to delve into the depths of her life and unravel the mysteries that lay within. The speed at which Charlie had gathered the information impressed him, a testament to his unwavering loyalty and efficiency. Opening the file, Ryan absorbed every detail with keen interest, his heartstrings tugged by the tragedy of Arina's past and her struggles with Thanatophobia. Despite her hardships, there was a resilience in her that intrigued him, a strength that he found both admirable and enticing.

These people did their homework before carrying out the abduction. “These people are experienced not to leave a trace. I can’t find anything on them yet.” Ryan watched the first half of the footage without discovering anything. He could not even identify when the black sedan entered the parking lot. Belonging to the Viper’s Den, Ryan was meticulous in launching an investigation. Nothing could fool him. Especially in these circumstances, he could not let himself be at the mercy of others. “It’s time to use the Viper’s Den resources.” Ryan called his people within the organization.

“Zoom in on her hand.” Cassie complied, enhancing the frame. A silver USB that was tiny and sleek, almost unnoticeable. She whistled under her breath. “That’s not standard USB and it wasn’t on the IT inventory list.” Two minutes later, Ryan entered with a coffee cup. He walked straight past Zara, no eye contact, but his head twitched slightly in her direction. Then he sat, pulled out his phone, and placed it screen-down on the table. “Wait.” Nicholas pointed. “There, that panel under the coffee machine. Rewind ten seconds and slow it down.”

She’s cunning, not reckless. Lucas hesitated, then said quietly, “Damon, I found something.” I glanced at him lazily, almost bored. “What is it this time?” He cleared his throat, clearly nervous. “I looked deeper into Kira’s background… and the Coleman family. After they left the pack five years ago, Kira became famous in the city—thanks to Ryan.” At that name, I froze. My entire body stiffened. “Ryan?” I repeated sharply. Lucas nodded. “Yes. Ryan… Avery’s ex-mate.”

Ryan says to me as he places his phone face down. Ryan was not only my boyfriend but also my 'business partner'. We used to get high-end deals from billionaires seeking to bring down rival companies. They would hire us to hack and steal from rival companies important data and properties that were enough to make them thrive while bringing down their rival company. I needed to live this life of crime to provide for Dad basic needs and especially his meds. "Have you talked to Sylvia and Drew?" I ask as I take a stool and crouch next to him

We were supposed to have closed the case ages ago. My mind drifted to Trevor. I pushed a stray lock of hair behind my ear, feeling Ryan's gaze on me. His attention was intense, yet comforting. His brow furrowed as he picked up one of the reports. "What's this notation?" He pointed to a small comment in the margin. I stared at the paper in his hands, explaining that it was the toxin we'd found in the latest victim's system, though we were yet to identify exactly what it was. His eyes widened, intrigued, and he asked if he could take a closer look.

I needed answers. I pulled out my phone and dialed Ryan. Ryan was our tech guy—a brilliant hacker who could dig up buried records faster than anyone I knew. "Dani?" Ryan answered, sounding surprised. "What's up?" "Ryan, I need a favor," I said, my voice urgent and sharp. "I need you to dig into Dr. Reeves. Everything you can find. Financial records, background checks, old university files. Do it now." "Dr. Reeves? One of the school’s professors?" Ryan asked, sounding confused. "Dani, what's going on? Is this about Wren?"

"I agree. I don’t want to risk getting caught in a trap." The following day, Lena and Jessica met with their cybersecurity team. The team’s lead analyst, Ryan, a lanky man with a penchant for technology and a no-nonsense attitude, took the USB drive with a serious expression. "I’ll get on this right away," he said, his voice tinged with determination. "We’ll run a full analysis to make sure these files are safe to open." Lena and Jessica waited anxiously in the conference room, their nerves frayed by the uncertainty of what the analysis would reveal. Hours passed before Ryan returned, looking both exhausted and exhilarated.

The door clicked shut. The scent of sandalwood and citrus filled the enclosed space, mingling with the faint leather upholstery. River’s heart pounded as she watched him out of the corner of her eye. He had pulled out his iPad and was already scrolling through it, fingers moving smoothly as he reviewed something with quiet intensity. His hair, usually perfectly styled, had a few rebellious strands that fell over his forehead. She caught herself staring. “Do I amuse you, darling?” Ryker asked, his voice smooth and lazy, not once looking up from the screen.

Charlotte nodded and went upstairs to get dressed. Azraiel fished out his phone from his pocket and texted one of his men, James, who had been searching for Austin Jones and Emmanuel Reed. Any news? I visited the clubs and bars Austin used to frequent. He hasn’t been at any of them in the last six months, James replied. Okay. Keep looking. Set a trap if you need to. But I need to know what he has been planning. Yes, Alpha. Azraiel had thought about using Boris, the banished wolf from the Blood Moon pack, as a spy to know about Austin’s plans. But he didn’t know if he could trust that wolf. He was a criminal, after all.