Greg sorted his tasks into a mental list as he drove home. He would call Mya first. She was best at crafting the most effective routes, entry, and exit points, and would be key in ensuring their team would arrive safely at Zachariah's coordinates.

It was also an excuse to speak with Daniella. His mind was going a mile a minute, and he needed to hear her voice, to feel something of her wash over him. He dialed Mya's phone number and, just as before, Daniella answered first. Her voice ...