CHAPTER FOURTEEN
“Why did I think this would be a good idea?” Toni grumbled, keeping her voice low so the echoes would only travel back to where Mate crawled on his haunches behind her.
“You said it was to avoid the crowds.”
“Yeah, I said that, didn’t I.” Prying eyes would be better than traveling the many pipes and ducts that weaved in and around the underwater air system lining the sub-level’s ceiling. Her knees and wrists ached by the time Mate called a halt. Toni eyed a smudge on her sleeve as she reached for the panel Mate said was their exit point. Her crawl left her covered in dust, and itching like a crazy woman. She didn’t want to think of the costly cleaning bill she’d pay at the end of this mission. Ha! She mentally shrugged. I’ll add it to my expenses. She needed new shirts
