Three days after closing the security breach, Elena stood in Origin Point's monitoring room reviewing tactical plans with Agent Reyes when the facility's alarm system erupted, red emergency lighting flooding every corridor.
"That's not a drill," Dr. Chen said, checking her tablet fast. "Security breach, east wing, unauthorized access detected."
Elena's pulse spiked. "Trainees are in that wing right now for afternoon coursework."
"I know," Dr. Chen said, already moving toward the emergency protocols station. "Initiating lockdown procedures."
Elena grabbed her radio, voice steady despite adrenaline flooding her system. "All personnel, this is Dr. Cole. We have a confirmed security breach. Evacuate east wing immediately through designated emergency routes."
She moved fast toward the east
