Chapter 9 - Dr. Miller Risks Everything To Protect The Witness
Dr. Miller stumbled over a loose rail spike in the dark tunnel, letting out a sharp gasp of pain.
Clara stopped instantly, turning back to grab his arm and pull him up onto his feet before he fell.
“You didn't have to follow me down here, Doctor; you could have stayed back and claimed ignorance,” Clara said.
“Sterling would have executed me on the spot just for seeing his face in that morgue,” Miller panted heavily.
“We stick together until we reach the railway yard, then we find a vehicle to get out of the state,” Clara decided.
Above them, muffled radio static and shouting voices filtered down through the ventilation grates in the ceiling.
“Sector four is clear of personnel, but thermal imaging indicates two targets heading toward the railway spur,” a voice crackled.
Clara pulled the silver micro-drive from her pocket, checking to ensure the waterproof seal remained intact.
“They are tracking this device using encrypted radio frequencies,” Clara realized with a sudden jolt of fear.
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“We need to ditch our cell phones and anything else emitting a digital signature right now,” Miller suggested.
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