RONAN'S POV

We spent the next two hours dividing evidence. Hale had files on everything. Years of documentation. Medical records. Communications. Financial trails. Deaths ruled accidental.

But something bothered me. Something that didn't fit.

"Mercer," I said suddenly. "Where does he fit in all this?"

Everyone stopped. Looked at me.

"What do you mean?" Hale asked.

"Mercer has been investigating us for weeks. Pushing hard. Following us everywhere. If he's part of the program, why ...