"Because I helped identify the pattern. Before I understood what they were doing with the information."
The confession was simple and devastating.
Marcus stepped between Victoria and Shadow.
"If what you're saying is true, if you have Project Evolution's complete database, we need to move immediately. They'll realize you've defected soon."
"They already know. I triggered their security alerts when I left. That's why I gave you the fifteen-hour deadline. It's not about the ultimatum it's about when Project Evolution will launch their backup protocols."
"What backup protocols?" Aria demanded.
Shadow pulled up files showing contingency plans that made everyone's blood run cold.
"If I defect or the database is compromised, they have orders to immediately extract all identified enhanced
