Their touchdown in Illinois was uneventful; their trip to their work base, mundane and routine. If it wasn’t for the nature of their business in the small, poverty-consumed town of Venice, Illinois, Vlad could have almost considered it a vacation.
“I’ve got us a vehicle and a place to stay.” He glanced up at Ethan’s voice and gave a stiff nod. “We’re going to drop Allie and Brendan off near the holding facility and then you and I are going to set everything up at the base.”
“What about us?” Cooper inquired as he gestured at Dodger.
“Get some rest. Once Vlad and I get everything set, we’ll switch shifts.” Ethan led way to the bus stop. All conversation ceased as they boarded public transportation and road the short distance to their temporary work base. Vlad stepped off of the bus and gl
