THE SHADOWS FLINCHED: A NOVEL by Michael Sarpen

Author:Michael Sarpen
Format: epub

SOFIA

December 30, 6:30 a.m.

Lower Manhattan

Things had taken a downhill turn at the workplace recently. Really, it was more of a nosedive. Micah was now under investigation from Internal Affairs, as were Eric and Monica. After the mostly unsuccessful raid at Altar, Micah’s informant, as well as the chemical weapons that the company had allegedly created, were lost to the wind. And, due to Micah having to keep a relatively low profile now, Southland Corporation was doing very few special activities. Anything not related to legitimate business was almost completely in Sofie’s hands, save for what little communication she was receiving from Micah. In truth, she had the most freedom of anyone at the moment. The irony was almost enough to make her grin, except that she was still forced to drive the sedan instead of her motorbike.

Having no particular reason to hurry, Sofie leisurely guided the BMW down Broadway. It was pretty quiet this early on a Saturday. Still, she had made sure the doors were locked and her weapons were within reach, and she would constantly scan her environment, especially when on more narrow streets. She had one important task to do today. Actually, it had been her final task on the day she had been arrested, and she had mostly given up on it after searching unsuccessfully for the lost phone. It didn’t make much sense to try and repeat that unsuccessful mission now, but in lieu of having anything else to do, she thought it might help to get some closure. The last thing she wanted was to wonder if her failure had led to all the trouble her friends found themselves in at the moment.

Sofie brought the car to a most gracious stop at a red light in Times Square, catching the glances of two young cops whom she gave a charming smile. Naturally, there was a heavily increased police presence here as the city prepared for New Years Eve. White and blue cars and vans dotted the intersection, as well as connecting streets for blocks in every direction. The stage and surrounding area was already set up for the most part, in anticipation of the Ball Drop tomorrow night.

What a target this would be.

The thought took a moment to set in, as Sofie began to grasp the reality of how possible a chemical attack might be. Maybe those weapons were actually here, in New York. Maybe Altar really was working in a terrorist plot to use them on the massive influx of visitors tomorrow. Micah, Monica, and Eric were being carefully watched by the Bureau now, and most of the rest of the agents in the city were working with the NYPD on the usual security measures. But what if no one was taking seriously the fact that there might be loads of neurotoxin sitting in one of these highrises, just waiting to be unleashed?

The light turned green, and Sofie gently accelerated. Who could she go to? If she revealed herself as a covert operative

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