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Then an older black woo where it’s safer!"

"Ma’aet Trust me This is heaven compared to where I came from" Kevin turned toward Travis and the blond woman and saw amused expressions on their faces "Trust o there"

Travis led hie office that er There was a youngwith a man that looked every inch the city official The wo suspiciously at them, came around from behind Kevin and took a seat Travis e of the desk The blond wo, watching all of them curiously

A little nervously, Kevin and his people took up seats in the creaky leather chairs, feeling aard in their helmets and body armor Kevin took off his helmet and the others followed his example Next to him, Valerie shoved her weapon under her chair

"My name is Nerit," the older woman said "And this is Katarina We head up the fort security"

"I’ sure the people here are comfortable"

"Curtis, I’m the last cop from the town’s force I assist in law enforcement

Bill usually works with ineer," the well-dressed man said

"Juan De La Torre is in charge of construction, but he is recovering right now in our clinic," Travis said "Katie, my wife, serves on the fort council

I’m Travis, the Mayor"

"First Lieutenant Kevin Reynolds," Kevin answered "I have been serving at the Madison Mall Rescue Center since the first day"

"Valerie I don’t think my rank means rin

"Thoht wave

"Greta That’s my copter out there," ca care of it," Nerit assured her

Travis had his arhtful

"So, what can we do for you folks?"

"Like I said, ere ordered to come here and deree with that" Kevin sighed wearily

"And why are we supposed to believe you?" Katie arched an eyebrow

Kevin pulled out a letter from his jacket "This is frohter is still alive and here at the fort If she reads this, she’ll be able to vouch that what I a is true"

The blond woman’s face paled and she reached for the letter "Give that tohand on her shoulder as Kevin handed over the folded bit of paper