Lethal Countdown

The Chief's narrowed instantly.

Elara lowered her long lashes, her posture relaxed and cool as ice. After that first casual "Hey," she didn't bother to say another word.

A faint, knowing smile lingered at the corner of her lips as she rested her chin in one hand, idly drumming her fingers on the armrest with the other.

'This is turning into a test of patience,' Elara thought to herself.

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