Dark Spy’s Resolution: The Children of the Gods, Book 37 (Unabridged‪)‬

The best-laid plans often go awry...

Kalugal watched the monitor, following the steps as the program ran through the lockdown protocol. Once the bunker was secure, he pulled his immortal captive's earpiece out of his pocket, put it in his ear, and tapped it to activate.

"Everyone listening can move and talk now. Good night."

"Wait! What have you done with Arwel?"

Kalugal paused with his finger a fraction of an inch away from the device.

Should he disconnect? Or should he engage?

A dilemma.

On the one hand, he was eager to start questioning his captive, but on the other hand, this was an opportunity to talk with the team's commander and learn what he had in mind, as far as escalating things.

Was the guy on the other side of the connection in charge of the operation? His quick recovery from compulsion indicated that he had a good head on his shoulders and a strong personality, which were both prerequisites for a command position. Most people would have needed several moments to collect their wits.

This should be an interesting conversation.