Deadly Game
I unlocked the case with a silent, three-factor biometric press.
My fingers brushed over the matte-black carbon fiber of my custom Glock, the lightweight ballistic vest, and the specialized, encrypted satellite terminal.
I pulled the terminal out, setting it on a low workbench facing away from Malakai's cot. The soft, blue-gray glow of the boot screen illuminated my face, casting sharp shadows across my collarbone. My fingers flew across the mechanical keyboard, typing with a blinding, silent speed.
The network loaded. A secure channel to Zero blinked green.