Chapter Thirty-OneThe journey across the lake was a quick one, surprisingly free of incident. The fire in Chateau d'Yvoire drew a response from the surrounding village, the inhabitants gathering outside the walls. Aeon Fall wouldn't have it all their way, that is if any of the ARC council survived. Above Samantha, Charlotte, Io, and Jim, the helicopters flew past, descending to an area around the headland.
“Response team,” Charlotte shouted above the noise of the engine.
“Responding to what?” Samantha shouted back. “It's all over.”
Gunfire erupted behind them, sparks flashing off the descending helicopter, as bullets bounced off the exterior.
“It's never over. There's more to ARC than the obvious, Sammy. You know our secrets have secrets.”
Samantha snapped around at Charlotte's voice.
