I sigh in defeat. There is no arguing with him, and there is absolutely no way Alpha Black is going to give me the necessary permission.

Sitting back down, I tap my fingers on the wooden table, trying to come up with a solution. The library closes at eight. I could always sneak back in here and break into the archives room.

I whistle a soft tune as I gather my things and go.

It’s not like I don’t know how to pick a lock.

Breaking and entering. Again.

I may as well be a career criminal at ...