“Buer!” she growled in a tone Adam had never heard her use before.
“Nice to see you again, too,” Buer replied with a grin. “I hate to wake you up just to kill you, but I have to show you something. I'm sure you'll understand.” He unfolded his massive fist once again revealing the Key Tablet.
As Adam continued to watch them, he found the safety and slid it off. The small click never caught Buer's attention; he was focused completely on Oriyanna. Adam adjusted his grip and prepared himself for the right moment.
The instant Oriyanna saw the Key Tablet, Adam knew what this Buer guy had meant about confirmation. Her face said it all, and no words were needed. Adam tried to move his hand, whip it around and fire the gun, but fear of failure had frozen him to the spot. He watched Buer smile ma
