I laugh too at the thought of Mike running all over the place to find us.
“What if there is more to it than that?”
“Then we work one problem at a time with our team. Alpha King Reggie has some of the best tech people around and now that we know that magic is being used and an idea of how it works, thanks to you two we can move forward with stopping this guy and freeing as many people as we can. I know some people chose to join whatever his group is but I have to believe that many of them are like you and not involved by choice.”
I think of Robbie and Tyler, forced to serve and forced to stay because of their connection to the spell. Both believing that they have to die to be free. I hope they both survive this, well Robbie. “Alright, let’s get this stupid thing out of me, I want to go home.” I grumble starting to get uncomfortable on the makeshift table.
Doc Sylvia talks me through what she’s doing and asks questions as she goes. I’m not sure if she is just being extra cautious or if she is going this slow for some other research type study reason, but it feels like I am laying there for hours. It does make me feel good, when Jena starts to ask questions as they go. She has a real curiosity for how all of this works and she sounds super smart, asking questions I never would have thought of. I have to remind myself that this scared girl is the daughter of an Alpha, she has it in her to lead and protect. She was probably a force before she was captured, like Sierra and Mina. I can’t wait to see if that side of her comes back out.
“Alright, it’s out. And there doesn’t seem to be any ominous connections or wires, just a simple transmitter. With how small it is though, I’m not sure of the range. Whoever is tracking you might be closer than we think. Let’s get Jena’s out and let William start on this guy.” I hear a small click like glass tapping glass and then I see Osiston walk away from me with something in his massive hand.
I can’t move yet, Doc Sylvia is still tugging lightly on the back of my head. I assume she’s closing the wound up. The numbing stuff worked though, I only felt pressure, no pain at all. Then she pats me on the shoulder and helps me to sit up. I turn and smile at Jena.
“Your turn. I want to see what this thing looks like.” Yep, Doc Sylvia is wearing off on me. I am far too excited to see what’s inside our heads.
She sits and takes a deep breath before laying down, like she’s stealing herself to do this.
“There is going to be a small prick from the needle that has the numbing solution. I’ll do about five points to make sure there is no pain around the whole area, okay?”
Jena just whimpers in agreement and Doc Sylvia looks at me with pity and sympathy in her eyes. I look at her, but don’t return the sentiment. I don’t pity Jena, she wouldn’t want it any more than I would. I do feel awful for what happened to her, but I won’t be one of the people that will treat her like cracked glass either. She will get enough of that when we get back to the compound. Nickolas said we have to do Psych evaluations and other tests and debriefings when we get back from missions. I can only assume they will do the same for Jena considering how long she was a captive.
