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Tess’s eyes opened at the soft knock on the metal door. No words were spoken. It was understood there remained a short time until the sun rose. They needed to be away from the City, on the road east, before anyone alerted Malachi that Enhancers were moving beyond the gates.
Slowly lifting her head from Sebastian’s chest and looking up into his face, she knew it had happened. His enhancement had his body gripped in paralysis as it forced the adjustments that would need to occur. He would be furious when he woke alone, but she had to go. She knew Malachi and could help retrieve the children. Her apologies for leaving Sebastian behind would be given later, once they returned to the tunnels.
Sliding from beneath the blankets, she made sure he remained covered and warm. He would sweat and
