Chapter 57: Outpouring

"Ah… ah!" Eric Yare howled, pain ripping through his voice. Staring at Hope Lapwood, who stood blocking the doorway, he rasped, "Secretary Lapwood, have the men clear out. Let them go…" Hope met his eyes and understood. She told the men in black, "All of you, back out. Clear a path. Let them through." Keeping their guns trained on Rodrigo Shirvinton, Hope and her men edged out of the room, ready to act at the slightest movement. "Ms. Megus, we need to move. Stay close to me, don't give them...