Rebel by L.C. Mawson

Author:L.C. Mawson
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: L.C. Mawson
Published: 2017-10-07T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER SIXTEEN

Mia

Keeping her composure as she arrived back at the base was one of the most difficult things Mia had ever had to do.

They had to be on high-alert with Gus and Jan now working with Alex. They must have missed check ins by this point, which meant that the rest of the Enhanced would know that Alex was recruiting.

Which would mean that everyone who had been out of the base might be under suspicion.

That was hardly an ideal situation from which to stage a breakout, but it would be even less ideal if Mia acted suspiciously and tipped them off.

“What’s with all the extra security?” she asked as she re-entered the base, only to be searched by five guards instead of the customary three.

One of the guards - Gar, she recalled - shrugged. “Some kind of problem with check in procedure. Probably nothing to worry about.”

Mia wasn’t sure that he believed that, but he at least didn’t seem to have any contradictory information.

So, they were still keeping any information on Alex locked down, she mused. She supposed that telling the others that Alex had managed to recruit some of their peers might only lead them to question how those peers had been swayed, and if Alex actually had anything worth listening to.

After a while, the guards seemed happy enough with the idea that Mia wasn’t trying to sneak in contraband, waving her through to the other side of the entrance.

Her monitor, Fey, was waiting for her on the other side. She was an older woman, though her Enhanced genes kept her looking younger than a regular Human. She had freckled olive skin and black hair that was cropped short enough to stay out of her hazel eyes.

“Did you have a nice time away from the base?” Fey asked.

Mia shrugged. “I suppose. The food was better, but I didn’t exactly have time for much.”

Fey nodded with an understanding smile. “It’s a shame that we can no longer risk having you away from the base for so long. Speaking of, you weren’t contacted by anyone while you were out there, were you?”

Mia did her best to keep her features from betraying her. This was the moment of truth. If they already knew that Alex had contacted her, and she lied about it, they would know that she had joined her. If they didn’t know and Mia admitted that Alex approached her, saying that she rejected her, she could be placed under suspicion that would compromise her attempt to get her brother out.

“Aside from you?” Mia asked, her voice cool and natural. “No, why? Who would know I was out there?”

Fey sighed, shaking her head. “There have been some troubles with check ins. Nothing to worry about, I’m sure, but it’s best that we stay up to date. Now, I suspect you need a shower and change of clothes. Go on, we can discuss the rest of your mission later.”

Mia nodded before heading off, running almost straight into Tina.

“Mia!” Tina cried with a grin as she saw her.

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