“Are we in time?” came a hushed voice from the shadows of James's study. Anya had shown them inside via the secret passageways. James stood up, greeting Duke Max and the hooded figure who pulled back his hood to reveal Alexei. “Right on time,” James said with a smile. Anya looked between everyone, wondering what exactly was going on. All three men in front of her seemed to have some grand scheme up their sleeves that she was not privy too. “Your duties as a spy are done Major Anya,” Alexei said looking at her. “Get ready to take on another role completely.” Anya started a little at that revelation. Just what have these three been planning? James looked at her a little sheepishly before looking towards his soon to be father-in-law. "Care to explain the plan to her? It does

