The Informant

At the military base in Karnaan City…

“Are you sure you want to head home now, Jade? We can stay here for the night if you'd like.”

“Let’s just go home. I’m sure Josephine and Mom are waiting for me at the hospital.”

Jade had regained consciousness about half an hour ago. She’d just finished a dinner prepared by the military base’s canteen staff. Unbeknownst to anyone, Tony had slipped a small dose of his homemade remedy into her meal.

The potion was designed to speed up the healing process of Jade’s cells. So far, the results were promising. Her face looked fresher and healthier. This was the same potion Tony used when he administered the second and third phases of treatment on her about two hours ago.

“All right. I’ll get a vehicle ready,” Tony said, standing up from the edge of the bed and heading for the door.

“Tony, wait,” Jade called.

He paused and turned back to face her.

“There’s a lot I want to discuss with you, but not tonight. I think it’s time we had a calm, one-on-one tal
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