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track in front of us.
    “Mind the gap. Mind the gap,” said a melodic British woman’s voice as we boarded a car.
    The train rocketed forward and click-clacked along the tracks for several minutes until our announcer said, “Next stop, Regent’s Park.”
    I stole a glance at the dark glass across from where we sat. My reflection of messy blond hair and that baggy sweater unsettled me. I did not imitate the sort of person who would discreetly steal a gun, even a mere dart gun. I shrugged. My regular reflection wouldn’t have inspired my confidence either.
    The train slowed to a stop and released us along with a small surge of other people. We went with the flow of bodies up the stairs and out onto the street where we came face-to-face with trees bursting out over a cement wall.
    I placed my hand on the back of a metal bench around the corner from the Tube exit. London disappeared. I stood in a modern white and steel apartment with Tatiana and Ivan.
    “I don’t want to be in this city one day longer than necessary!” Tatiana’s green tinged skin and hair stood out against the stark décor.
    Ivan turned from the bar with a glass of gold liquid in his hand. “At the rate this hotel is costing us, I can’t agree more.” He swirled the drink and took a sip. His face had completely healed, back to his normally pale and ginger complexion.
    “I don’t give a shit about human money! That’s the whole fucking point! Let’s rid ourselves of this circus!”
    “How about we save the tirade for another day.” Ivan eyed the main door and pointed. On cue, Gemma entered the room, smiling. Her bright green eyes and full lips were pretty as ever. She had her long straight sandy hair tied back behind her neck, simple but elegant.
    A jolt from behind broke my contact with the bench and knocked me out of my vision. I landed back on the street across from an urban park. I whirled around to see what had hit me, angry that I didn’t get more information.
    Jonah in his businessman disguise held my arm. Concern animated the unfamiliar face. “What happened when that guy bumped you? Are you all right?”
    My other stranger companions stared at me with matching furrowed brows.
    “Damn busy city. I was in the middle of a vision. I saw Ivan and Tatiana in a hotel room. Then Gemma joined them. That’s all I got!” I glared at the pedestrian traffic flowing beside me.
    “A vision? From what, the bench?” Jonah looked at the simple seat in disbelief.
    “They might be nearby then. One of them must have sat there.” Cole eyed the bench like a crime scene.
    I contemplated touching it again for another attempt.
    “Guys, I know this is thrilling, but we’re on the street in broad daylight. Not exactly a slow part of the city either,” said Ilya’s punk façade.
    “I can’t get my head stuck in the search for Gemma right now. Let’s go get some dart guns.”

Chapter 4
    Regent’s Park lived up to its name. Past the cement wall along the tube station entrance, an elegant black metal fence stretched around green space in both directions. Across the street opposite the park, large elegantly stuccoed, terraced houses gleamed with opulence. The whole neighborhood emanated a regal vibe.
    Cole led us along the black fence and into the park past a small green sign for the London Zoo. The sign’s arrow pointed down a long wide pedestrian road lined with huge trees and wrought iron benches. Tourists milled about on the manicured path ahead which stretched into the horizon.
    “How far does this thing go?” I said.
    “We just keep walking straight until we hit the zoo,” said Cole.
    “Is this going to take all day?” I took a deep breath trying to center myself.
    “Calm down. It’s not that far,” said Josh.
    “We’ve got the rest of the day anyway. We can’t risk hitting Rose and Sage until night time.” Jonah’s voice coming from a guy in a strange suit did not help calm me.
    “Businessmen don’t hang out with punks, so you