Fractured Innocence (#2 IFICS) Read Online Free PDF

grinned. 
    “If you dare,” Aaliyah replied. If they ran they would get home quicker. Not to mention it would help warm them up.
    Without waiting Darrius took off and Aaliyah let him stay a few steps ahead. He was fast, but she was faster. She’d let him think he was going to win. 
    A horn blared and their steps faltered as they looked over their shoulders. A black sedan slowed and the window rolled down. 
    “Excuse me. We’re lost. Could you tell us how to get out of the neighborhood?”
    Aaliyah slowed to a stop, looked at the older man and then back at Darrius. The man seemed harmless enough, and it was a confusing neighborhood. 
    She hesitated, and then called Darrius to her. They walked towards the car. Aaliyah was careful to stay a safe distance, but close enough that they could still hear her. Something about the man’s gaze – cold, direct and unblinking – was creeping her out. Even in a neighborhood known for its crime, he was more sinister than anyone she’d run across.
    With her arm around her brother protectively, she started to give directions. The back door opened, and the hair on the back of her neck stood on end. Her instincts screamed at her to run, but she was rooted in place. Frozen in fear.
    A large man grabbed her from behind. She pushed Darrius forward. 
    “Run,” she yelled.
    Her brother looked at her, his big brown eyes filled with fear before he took off in a sprint. He didn’t make it very far. Another large man stepped out of the car and chased him down. He threw him over his shoulder while her brother kicked and screamed. 
    Something pricked her neck; it felt like a bee sting. The ground swam before her. 
    Dear God, no! This can’t be hap—. Her body went limp and her world black. 

Chapter 4
     
    Lucas hit the recline button and stretched out his legs, settling in for the flight. There was plenty of room for his long frame. Nothing but the best for IFICS. As usual, Harrington hadn’t spared any expense. Everything the man did was top of the line. Even without the extra perks, Lucas would be forever grateful that Harrington had decided to take him under his wing, drastically changing the path of his life. If it weren’t for him, Lucas would be a researcher or intern desperately trying to claw his way to the top, along with every other wannabe scientist. Harrington claimed he saw himself in Lucas and wanted him to reach his full potential.
    Not only was Lucas a scientist, but he had a love and brilliant knack for computer programming. The combination was invaluable when it came to Harrington’s vision, which was basically to bring the world kicking and screaming into the next era of technology. Kaitlyn was just a small part of IFICS. Harrington continued to make medical advances left and right. Unfortunately, most had not seen the light of day, mainly due to all the red tape from the government. In order to side step some of the roadblocks, Harrington maintained facilities all over the world in countries where the rules were not so strict. But mainly Harrington just did whatever the hell he wanted and kept his findings to himself.  
    Needless to say, Dr. Harrington had opened Lucas’s eyes to a wonderful world of possibilities that he’d only read about in science-fiction books or dreamed about with his wild imagination. To say IFICS was cutting edge was like saying the iPhone was just a phone. A gross understatement. 
    Without a doubt, the greatest thing by far was meeting Kaitlyn. 
    He reached over and grabbed her hand and absently traced a circle on her palm. She entwined her long, graceful fingers with his. 
    He’d never been one to form attachments with women, so he’d been confused and surprised when Kaitlyn completely knocked the socks off him. From the moment her grey eyes met his, he felt himself spinning out of control with a longing so deep it consumed him. Until that moment, he had never needed anyone. Now he couldn’t imagine his life without