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her patterns with his own to synthesize answers. Two
brains working as one.
“You absorbed her book. You know enough about
her to become her. ”
The other operative reached for Liam. "You're
coming with us, Mr. O'Connell."
He lashed out, a frenzied kick that caught the
operative in the knee. The man grunted, stumbling
back.
"He's resisting!"
Evelyn, seeing her chance, twisted, slamming her
elbow into her captor's gut. He grunted, loosening his
grip. She broke free, scrambling towards Liam.
"The window!" she yelled, pointing to the
shattered pane. "Go!"
Liam didn't hesitate. He launched himself towards
the window, ignoring the jagged glass.
The operatives recovered quickly. One lunged for
Liam. The other tackled Evelyn, bringing her down.
"Get him!" The Director's voice crackled through
the comms. "He has vital information!"
Liam was halfway through the window. He heard
the shouts, the struggle behind him. He heard Evelyn’s
frantic cry.
He hesitated. She was on the floor, an operative
kneeling over her.
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