I Was Fired and Walking Home—Then Two Helicopters Landed Looking for Me

crunch. The man crumpled.

The door burst open. General Higgins and three operators flooded in, weapons raised.

“We have a breach,” Higgins whispered, looking at the scorpion tattoo. “They found us.”

Rachel dropped the tank, hands shaking. “He said he was a nurse.”

Elias pulled himself up. “You saved me. Again.”

“We’re not safe here,” Rachel said. “If they continue reading …