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wanted to live to see another second.”
    “I agree, not if he was smart. Well, if he's on his way here, that means he found the scientists and intercepted them before they could get to Atlanta.”
    “There was no way Cassian would risk Ade getting to this guy first.”
    “Oh indeed.” Sajan gave her a knowing nod.
    “Cassian's going to want this scientist under his protection,” Chloe stated.
    “His Control ,” Sajan corrected.
    “Tomato-tomahto,” she shot back.
    “I take it Cassian's planning on bringing the scientist here to work on a cure. That would be the reason why he's been procuring all of these doctors and other scientist, I would presume,” Ovidius speculated, interrupting the conversing vampires as he approached.
    Both bowed, showing him respect as a Master vampire.
    “You're correct.” Chloe answered.
    “Fortunately, I planned ahead.” Ovidius smiled.
    “A hospital?”
    “Of sorts. A laboratory to be exact. The Target pharmacy is the perfect place for them to work on finding a cure. It's also a better location to house our vampires if they happen to contract this ... what did that teen call it?  'Zombification virus' ...” Ovidius huffed, his eyes closing. “I can't believe I just repeated that ridiculous word.” With a shake of his head, he continued. “Our vampires can go there for treatment, away from our human stock. I've ordered my vampires to seal off a section strong enough to contain several powerful vampires while the area where the scientists will be working remains unencumbered.”
    “Well, as they say these days, 'sounds like a plan',” Chloe said.
    “It's the best one we've got considering our precarious situation. It's only useful for moderately powerful vampires. For example, if you...” He pointed to Chloe. “...Or Logan should ever become infected, the containment unit wouldn't be able to hold you until we could control your blood lust, so be mindful not to get infected.
    Chloe nodded. “And God forbid if Cassian should become infected.” A chill ran down her spine causing her to shiver slightly at the grisly prospect. “I don't want to think about it.”
    “Neither do I, but we should be prepared, nonetheless. The same goes for me as well.”
    Chloe nodded. “Just know we'd try to save you first.” she offered him a sincere smile.
    Ovidius returned it. “I know.” He sighed. “Furthermore, if our blood can't save an infected human before they turn into one of those things out there, I wouldn't waste time or resources putting them in the units waiting for a cure, save maybe one or two for testing.” 
    “Then it's a really good idea the lab is not on this location.” Chloe nodded.
    “If I may add to our strategic planning, we need a location to put vampires who've been bitten,” Sajan said.
    “That's what the lab is for,” Chloe stated.
    “Perhaps I should rephrase, since my meaning has escaped you,” Sajan remarked.
    Ovidius frowned. “Strategic planning isn't your strongest suit, is it, Chloe?”
    “I hardly think that was fair.... sir,” she gritted out. “Cassian chose me as one of his lieutenants, to question my intelligence would be to question his. I don't think he'd take too kindly to the insult.”
    Ovidius' lip quirked. “Is that so?”
    Her jaw tightened, but Chloe maintained her temper in spite of the rage that was coursing through her that was pointedly directed at both males. “I've proven myself more than worthy on the battlefield. I'm more than capable of creating a defense against our own kind and any human retaliation. I'm sure even you have to admit this situation is uncharted waters for us all. Prepare as we may, we still don't know what we're in for.” She turned her gaze onto Sajan. “Perhaps you should be clearer towards your meaning.
    Ovidius' expression remained stoic, concealing his admiration for the pretty blonde lieutenant. “I'm sure you are. I wouldn't imagine Cassian appointing someone unworthy into his inner