Chapter 47

Kira looked up at him. “We should probably finish that conversation we

started, once we’re not in immediate fear for our lives.”

He dropped his arm from around her. “Yeah, of course. I didn’t mean—”

She found his hand and entwined her fingers in his. “Just because I can’t

think about it right this second doesn’t mean I don’t want to.”

Leon relaxed. “Good.”

“I know it will take time to regain your trust.”

He squeezed her hand. “I can be patient.”

“All right, to be continued.” She savored the contact for a moment longer

before returning her attention to the present. “For now, our priority is to stay

out of MTech’s sight and get to that rendezvous.”

“Running from MTech…” He shook his head. “I can’t believe I ever

trusted them.”

“I would have, too, in your position. We grew up with their innovations

keeping us safe from the time we were kids. And I doubt the entire

organization is corrupt—most of the people working at the local lab here are