Double Deception

Elevator doors opened with a soft sound that seemed too loud in the tense silence.

Maeve stepped out first, scanning the corridor with trained eyes. The situation was clear. Clean. Perfect.

"This way," Maeve whispered, leading Lenora and Tessa down the carpeted hallway toward the double doors at the end.

Lenora followed with Tessa behind her. Each step sent sharp pain through her unhealed ribs, bu