Chapter 402

XENOIS I studied her, trying to determine if she was holding anything back. But she seemed genuinely emptied of useful information. "Thorne," I called. "Get a medical team down here to treat her injuries. Nothing that will heal her completely, but enough to stabilize and reduce pain." "You're providing medical care?" the woman asked, confused. "I'm not a monster," I said. "Just someone willing to do monstrous things when necessary. You cooperated. That deserves acknowledgment." I turned to the other two infiltrators. "Do either of you have anything to add? Any information she missed?" "No," they both said quickly. "Then you'll be treated similarly," I said. "Medical care for injuries sustained during interrogation. Reasonable imprisonment conditions. And if your information proves accurate and helps us stop Jerome, consideration for reduced sentences." I moved back to the center of the holding area, feeling exhaustion hit me like a physical weight. My hands were shaking slightly—adrena