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Chapter 62

"Mase - " I started but was cut short by the doctor's screams. Ellison and I backed toward the car.

Josh scrambled behind the wheel, looking for something, then hopped out to kick a wooden wedge underneath the door. "What happened?"

"The artificial intelligence kicked in," Ellison said and glanced at me. "I have to get Absidy out of here, Josh."

He took Ellison by the elbows and touched his forehead to hers. "Go. I'll hold the A.I.'s off." He glanced at Mase, who nodded and slid behind the wheel.

Ellison took a deep breath and worked her mouth like she wasn't sure what she wanted to say.

"Go," Josh said again and pushed her toward the car. "The bag is in the backseat."

Ellison nodded and we climbed inside the car. Mase shot off into a tunnel as Ellison turned to stare after Josh.

"Who is he?" I asked.

"My...friend." Ellison pointed at Mase in front of her. "Who's this?"