Chapter 32

MONICA REVIEWED THE footage of Kira’s near-infiltration of the D Wing. She

scowled at the monitor.

“What do you want to do about her?” Jared asked.

“There’s not much we can do,” Monica replied. She rose from her seat

with a huff and paced behind her chair in the observation room. Her plans for

Kira had counted on having more time to prepare. Unfortunately, the Guard

officer had proven more enterprising than Monica had anticipated.

Jared crossed his arms. “Detain her?”

“The Guard would come looking for her. We can’t compete with the

military resources of the extended Taran Empire.”

He frowned. “So, our cover is blown. That’s it?”

“No, of course I won’t give up that easily. We need a subtler approach.

I’m thinking.” Monica continued her pacing.

With how easily people could be manipulated, there had to be an elegant

solution. Kira herself was an important part of that equation. The strength of