Rhys’s mind spun.
How did James know it was Michael who gave me that information?
He’d been very careful not to mention Michael at any point. He knew Trent and Euan would never reveal that either.
Michael had said he didn’t want to be connected with any of this, and Rhys didn’t blame him. He’d stuck his neck out for him, and the least Rhys could do was make sure the Agency didn’t know he’d been able to get around all their security and poke around in their files.
Michael could catch some serious jail time for that. And if the Agency knew it, then why was everyone acting like it was no big deal?
James knows it was Michael. But didhefind that out somehow, or did someone else tell him? How many people are in on this?
His brow furrowed ever so slightly as he walked – though his griffin had no such aspirations to subtlety.
Vile betrayal!!it screeched.Who is it who dares compromise the integrity of this hallowed institution?!
You don’t even obey the simplest of the Agency’s rules,Rhys shot back distractedly.Now shut up. This is actually important.
Shockingly, it did – which just underscored how serious this situation was.
I need to get out of here. Something is very, very wrong.
“Look, thanks again,” he said to James. “I’m going to head off – the last few days have been a bit of a challenge, and I’m stuffed.”
James nodded. “No problem, take your time. Come back whenever you’re ready.” He smiled. “Though therearelimits! If you’re not back in a few months’ time, we might have to have words.”
Rhys forced a smile. “Yeah, sure thing.”
He went up to the lift and pressed the button, lost in thought.
Another mole? Who could it be?
… Shit, I have to let the others know.
He thought back on how cold Robb had been acting after Aaron had been brought in – and after Rhys’s original hearing as well.
Surely it couldn’t be Robb.Surely.Robb was a lot of things, but he was absolutely dedicated to the Agency, and he was the most by-the-book person Rhys knew.
… But that’s how they get you, don’t they? Hiding in plain sight?
He shook his head.
He couldn’t believe it of Robb. He’d known him for years.
But James?
No. He’d also known James since he’d gone through the academy almost a decade ago. It didn’t seem possible.
I can’t think about this now,he told himself as he tried to keep his features neutral, even as his head spun wildly.
His first priority had to be getting Maisie out of here. After that, he could try to work out what was going on – but he knew he’d need as much help as he could get.
The lift doors finally opened, and he stepped inside –
Only for a solid, large,heavyweight to slam into his back, smashing him into the back of the lift with aCRASHand leaving him winded, dazed – and very confused.
He shook his head, trying to stop himself from seeing stars, his vision blurring from the way his head had smacked into the metal wall of the lift.
What the fuck was that?!
