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“Jace,” I breathed, his name nothing but air.
Mine, he growled in response, his mind stroking my thoughts.You’re mine.
His wrist went to my mouth in the next inhale, drowning me in his blood.
But it was too late, my body had already begun to fade into another climatic whirlpool of sensation.
I could barely feel it now, my limbs quivering softly in response to the ecstasy swimming within my core.
It warmed my soul. Made me smile.
And then I fell, fell, fell into a dark pool of sweet death.
One I knew from so many times before.
Only this occasion was lined with welcoming heat. A soft kiss. And a vow to keep me safe.
I didn’t understand it.
I didn’t try.
I merely succumbed with a slight smile on my lips.
Sleep, little enchantress. Sleep.
31
Lilith
Royal Helias continuesto be a problem. He’s arrogant and not a loyalist to our cause.
I’ve tried, my liege, but he only cares about himself and harbors no consideration for the larger picture. However, I kept him in the ally file because he’s easily persuaded. When it’s time to announce your return, he will—
Please stand by for an important message from your virtual assistant.
Message to commence in three, two…
My liege, I have confirmed that Bunker 27 was officially compromised. Damage assessment is in progress. I’ve also been unable to confer with our asset. Therefore, I’m not sure who has intercepted our team, but I suspect it is the resistance. And if you’ve reviewed those files, then you’re aware that not all of their identities are known.
I need to know how you want to proceed.
There are three protocols in place to contend with this situation.
The first is the termination protocol, which will set all bunkers on a destruction sequence of twelve hours. To learn more about this protocol, select: Termination.
The second is the surveillance protocol, which will engage the live-feed features of the various bunkers and allow us to watch events unfold in real time. This is typically used when wanting to identify an unknown assailant. To learn more about this protocol, select: Surveillance.
The third option is to engage the alliance protocol, which will send communications to all our allies and schedule an urgent meeting in Lilith City. This protocol would mean alerting them of your awakening and will begin our takeover sequence. To learn more about this protocol, select: Alliance.
Which sequence would you—
Surveillance protocol selected.
To review the parameters of this method, press the information button. Otherwise, select—
Surveillance protocol initiated.
Ally file log for Helias to resume in three, two…
