Chapter 24 Secrets And Promises

• The warehouse ahead was dark, its exterior guarded by a couple of sentries. A low hum of activity from inside told of the seriousness of the meeting taking place. Lisa's heart was racing, not only because of imminent danger but with feelings she had buried, yet those now clashed with the urgency of their mission: Kenneth's sudden return stirred a pot of emotions she'd tried to bury.
• Stay close," Kenneth whispered, his hand grazing Lisa's as they neared a side entrance. It was a light touch, but it buckled Lisa's knees. She could feel the weight in his presence, reminding her of what had been left unfinished between them.
• Sanchez and Mark flanked them, their movements precise and silent. Kenneth kept the lead, guiding them through a narrow corridor into the warehouse's main area. The space was full of activity: Nexus operatives huddled in low conversation around a central table.