The Lantern Market intelligence post was harder. It sat in the middle of a densely populated district, surrounded by tenements and shops. Civilians everywhere. And unlike the supply depot, this place was actively staffed—Renji's agents working through the night, processing reports, coordinating informant networks, trying desperately to locate Catalina. Jace crouched on a rooftop across the street, watching the building. Three stories, narrow windows, guards at the front and back entrances. Lights burning on the second floor where the main operations room was located. "We can't burn it," Mira said quietly beside him. "Too many people living too close. The fire would spread." "I know." Jace studied the building, mind working through options. "We go in. Fast and surgical. Disable the guar

