CHAPTER 30 Officer Lang didn’t acknowledge the interruption to his morning schedule until the secretary cleared his throat several times. “What do you want?” Lang finally growled. The secretary’s fingers clenched and unclenched. “I asked the guard for the report, sir. The one from the inmate you recruited.” Lang leaned back in his chair and held out his hand. “Well, let’s see it.” The secretary hesitated. Lang scowled. “Is there a problem?” “The prisoner hasn’t turned it in yet.” Lang frowned out the window overlooking the infirmary. So, 39846 thought he could flaunt a romance with the infirmary nurse and withhold his reports? Not a chance. Lang rose to his feet. “Thank you, Comrade Secretary.” The man didn’t seem to know whether to wait for further orders or run out of the office. W

