Chapter 270: Infiltration

"What is it, Zara?" John asked, and Celeste stood up.

"I'm going to bed, John. Good night," she said, placing a small kiss on his cheek.

"Good night," he replied.

"Who's that?" Zara asked.

"Celeste. She was from the university. Now, what is it?" John asked, his voice tinged with annoyance.

"Follow me," Zara said.

"What's wrong? Why are you so tense?" John asked, standing up.

"We've got a problem. It's better if we discuss it somewhere else."

They walked out of the base and into the dark forest.

"So, what's going on?" John asked again.

Zara sighed.

"There's something you need to know about Elaine."

John raised an eyebrow.

"What is it?"

"She's not what she seems. I did some digging and found out that she's actually a mole for the Luminar."

John's eyes widened.

"What? How did you find out?"

"I have my ways. The point is, we need to be careful with her."