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Colton’s eyes hardened. “Known what?”
“Hakim named Breck as his son-in-law. He inherited everything.”
Black smoke rolled off Colton’s shoulders. “We couldn’t understand why Deruthel was so intent on keeping Breck alive. He couldn’t care less about the reaper, but he needs Hakim’s research. He won’t let Breck die until he has his breeders in place and the war is all but over.”
Riley shook her head. “I really hope Ferguson gets to him first.”
“Breck will probably lead him to the demons, but even Ferguson can’t fight the entire horde on his own. He won’t get access to Breck until Deruthel allows it.”
Riley closed the file she had opened. “Well, that’s disappointing.”
Colton smiled. “It is. Grab the list. Let’s go see if that research facility is still operational.”
Riley grabbed the paper from the printer and passed it to Colton. He tucked it into his pocket before grabbing her hand. He opened the door slightly, glancing down the hallway before they dashed to the door and exited into the alley.
Colton glanced at the roar of vehicles passing on the street before he led her to the opposite building and the shadow pathway within.
In seconds they were traversing the streams, zipping from one to the other as they worked their way to the outskirts of town. To the warehouse that was designated as a clinic and research facility.
They coalesced across the street, looking for activity.
The exterior was similar to the other warehouses on the street in that district. Though this was the only one with security cameras equipped with infrared lighting.
Riley pointed at the cameras. “The security system is too hardcore not to be in use, but there’s no way this is a clinic.”
Colton’s eyes roamed over the building. “I agree. It’s still in use. The question is, for what?”
“Can we take a pathway inside?” she asked.
“Yes, but if there are any reapers inside, then they will hear us.”
Riley searched the building for any sign of activity. “There are no patrols, so I say we chance it.”
Colton glanced down the street. “This is the only building with overt security measures. I agree. Let’s head in.”
His shadow enveloped hers as they made the quick jump to a hallway within the facility.
The dim lighting illuminated a row of doors. The construction was simple with four rooms on either side and a single hallway down the middle. The doors all had locks and glass windows with metal bars over them.
Riley’s stomach flipped. “Why do I have the feeling I’m going to hate this?”
Colton took her hand. “I have the feeling we both will.”
They approached the first door.
