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CHAPTER SEVENTY-ONE

Author: Staecy
last update Huling Na-update: 2025-02-05 07:35:24

MAXINE

I have been trying to get away from Klaus who has been keeping an eye out for me. I could easily tell he knew something was up but he had no leg to stand on and giving him more reasons to doubt was not on my bucket list.

We had been walking for a while now taking surveys as I felt my brain twitch nearly making my entire mind go blur.

I winced, feeling a sudden sharp pain in my head. It was like a knife had been stabbed into my temple, and I couldn't help but gasp.

Klaus was by my side in an instant, his eyes scanning my face with concern. "Max, what's wrong?" he asked, his voice low and urgent calling the attention of the others who immediately surrounded me.

I tried to brush it off, not wanting to worry anyone. "It's just a headache," I said, trying to sound casual. "I'm fine."

But Klaus wasn't buying it. He looked at me skeptically, his eyes narrowing. "A headache?" he repeated. "Max, you're not exactly prone to headaches unless under duress. What's going on?"

I sighed, feel
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  • The Nexus Point    CHAPTER SEVENTY-TWO

    ELEANOR I stood in the very lit corridor away from the prying eyes of other agents around, my heart racing as I listened to Shane's whispered instructions. "Eleanor, I need you to hear what you can about the scout beyond the border," he said, his eyes scanning the surrounding area to make sure we were alone.I nodded, my mind already racing with questions. Why were Synod agents scouting beyond the border? What were they looking for?Shane's expression was grim. "I don't know what's going on, but I have a feeling it's not good. Max is out there, and I need to know if she's in danger."I felt a surge of determination. I would do whatever it took to help Shane and Max. "I'll see what I can find out," I promised, trying to sound confident.Shane nodded, his eyes locked on mine. "Be careful, Eleanor. If anyone finds out you're snooping around, you'll be in serious trouble. You need to keep a low profile and make sure to not get caught, if it becomes to difficult, abandon the plan immediat

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  • The Nexus Point    CHAPTER SEVENTY-THREE

    MAXINE I snuck out of our makeshift camp, trying not to make a sound as I made my way to a nearby clearing. The others were all asleep, exhausted from the day's journey. But I couldn't rest, not yet. I had to talk to Shane.I pulled out my comms device and dialed Shane's number, my heart racing with anticipation. It rang for a few moments before Shane's voice came on the line."Max, I'm so glad you called," he said, his voice low and urgent. "I've been trying to reach you all day. I have some information that I think you need to know."I listened intently as Shane told me about Eleanor's discovery, about the cleaners being sent beyond the border to dispose of bodies and start scouting. My mind was racing with the implications, with the potential dangers that this posed.But before Shane could finish, I heard a rustling in the bushes behind me. I turned to see Klaus emerging from the darkness, his eyes narrowed."Max, what are you doing?" he asked, his voice low and suspicious.I quic

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  • The Nexus Point    CHAPTER SEVENTY-FOUR

    RIVERI sat down next to Alice on a rocky outcropping, taking a deep breath of the crisp evening air. We were finally alone, not exactly alone but away from the wondering eyes of the others, potential people who could interrupt us.It was nice having a conversation without the constant presence of the others. It was a rare moment of peace, and I was determined to savor it.Alice turned to me, a gentle smile on her face. "So far what are your thoughts on the survey." she asked, her voice soft.I shrugged, trying to appear nonchalant. "It's been better than I expected. We've been out for a while and there hasn't been any unwanted guests, and by unwanted I mean Synod."She gave a chuckle which lit up her eyes sparkling with amusement. "I bet you sure are excited you don't have to do any field work involving combat skills," she said, her voice teasing. "You're always so hilarious and collected, River. I don't know how you do it."I chuckled, feeling a warmth spread through my chest. It wa

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  • The Nexus Point    CHAPTER SEVENTY-FIVE

    CORAI sat in my father's office, sipping on a cup of tea as I filled him in on the latest developments with Henry. Arlo listened intently, his eyes sparkling with interest as I described Henry's transformation into a ruthless and efficient supervisor.As I finished my story, Arlo leaned back in his chair, a satisfied smile spreading across his face. "I always knew he had it in him," he said, his voice filled with pride.I raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "You did?"Arlo nodded. "Yes, I did. That's why I took him in, Cora despite you kicking and screaming against it. I saw something in him, a spark of potential that I knew could be fanned into a flame. And now, it seems that flame is burning brightly indeed."I felt a surge of admiration for my father's insight. He had always been able to see things in people that others missed, and it seemed that Henry was no exception."First of all, I never kicked and screamed but I have to admit, I'm impressed," I said, smiling at my father. "I didn'

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  • The Nexus Point    CHAPTER SEVENTY-SIX

    MAXINE I walked alongside River and Alice, my eyes scanning the horizon as they chatted about our next move. We'd been walking for hours, and I was starting to feel a sense of unease. It wasn't just the usual tension that came with being on the run - it was something more.River and Alice were discussing the importance of finding a place to settle near a water source. "It's essential for survival," River said, his eyes shining with enthusiasm. "And it'll make it easier for us to defend ourselves. Any trespassers will have to cross the water to get to us, and that'll give us plenty of warning."Alice nodded in agreement. "Plus, it'll make it easier for us to find food and supplies. We can fish and hunt, and use the water for irrigation if we need to."I nodded along with them, but my mind was elsewhere. I couldn't shake the feeling that we could be attacked at any moment by Synod Agents, Shane's call had put me on my toes. I glanced around, but saw nothing out of the ordinary. Just th

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  • The Nexus Point    CHAPTER SEVENTY-SEVEN

    SHANEHenry has this habit of making his way to my home unannounced and today was no different. He walked in like he owned the place while taking a seat for himself feeling comfortable.I stood in my living room, my eyes narrowing as I watched Henry take in a survey of the house like he hadn't been here before. He looked...off. His usual calm and collected demeanor which still seemed a bit like the Henry I knew was replaced by a sense of cruelty, and I couldn't help but wonder what was wrong."Hey, Shane," he said, his voice a little too casual. "I was just in the neighborhood and thought I'd drop by to check up on you."I raised an eyebrow, skeptical. "Check up on me? Henry, we just saw each other a few days ago. What's going on?"Henry shrugged, his eyes avoiding mine. "Nothing, nothing. I just...wanted to make sure you're doing okay, that's all."I studied him for a moment, trying to read between the lines. But Henry's expression was closed off, and I couldn't get a read on what wa

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  • The Nexus Point    CHAPTER SEVENTY-EIGHT

    MAXINE I trudged through the dense underbrush, my legs aching from days of running. Klaus walked beside me, his eyes scanning the surroundings with a mixture of caution and frustration. We had finally managed to lose the Synod agents, but at a cost. The others were scattered, and we had no idea if they were safe.As we walked, Klaus's silence grew thicker, until I could feel the weight of his unspoken words bearing down on me. I knew he was angry, and I couldn't blame him. I had been keeping secrets, and he had every right to be furious.Finally, Klaus stopped walking and turned to face me. His eyes blazed with anger, and his voice was low and even. "Max, what's going on? You've been acting strange for weeks, and I know you're hiding something from me. What is it? How the hell did you know about the Synod agents?"I took a deep breath, knowing that I had to come clean. "I knew about the scouts, because...." I admitted, my voice barely above a whisper. "I've been in contact with Shane

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  • The Nexus Point    CHAPTER SEVENTY-NINE

    MAXINE Klaus had walked out on me earlier and I was left alone in the woods and I decided to keep moving instead of allowing Synod Agents to get to me I stumbled through the dense underbrush, my senses on high alert as I tried to put as much distance between myself and the Synod agents as possible. But as I rounded a bend, I suddenly found myself face to face with a group of agents.My instincts kicked in, and I launched myself at them, my powers surging to the forefront. I fought hard, taking down two of the agents with swift kicks and punches. But there were too many of them, and I found myself getting overwhelmed.Just as I was starting to tire, I heard a loud crash behind me. I turned to see Klaus bursting onto the scene, his eyes blazing with anger.With a fierce cry, Klaus launched himself at the agents, taking down several of them with his powers. I watched in awe as he fought, his movements swift and deadly.But as the fight raged on, I realized that we were in grave danger.

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  • The Nexus Point    CHAPTER HUNDRED-TWENTY EIGHT

    ALICE I stood alongside River, watching as Cora's daughter, Elle played in the park below us. She was a sweet girl, with a contagious laugh and a mop of curly brown hair. River and I had been keeping an eye on her for weeks now, making sure she was safe and happy. It was a big responsibility, but we were both committed to making sure she was protected. As we watched, the little girl climbed to the top of the jungle gym and slid down, squealing with delight. River and I exchanged a smile, and I felt a sense of contentment wash over me. Just then, River turned to me and asked, "Hey, have you heard from Max lately?" I thought for a moment before responding. Max had been through a lot in the past few months, and she was still dealing with the aftermath of everything that had happened. "She's doing okay, I think," I said finally. "She's still processing everything, but she's getting there. She's been spending a lot of time with Klaus, and that seems to be helping her." River nodde

  • The Nexus Point    CHAPTER HUNDRED-TWENTY SEVEN

    NIKLAUS I arrived at the scene, my heart racing with anticipation. But as I entered the room, I was met with a sight that made my blood run cold. My mother's body lay on the ground, her eyes frozen in a permanent stare.I felt a wave of grief wash over me, but I pushed it aside. I had to focus on the task at hand. Henry was nowhere to be seen, but I knew he was safe. He had fled the scene, and I couldn't blame him.But my attention was focused on Arlo. He was standing in the corner, his eyes wide with fear. He knew he was beaten, and he knew he was at my mercy.I walked towards him, my powers coursing through my veins. I could feel the energy building up inside me, and I knew I could take Arlo down with a single touch.But I didn't want to do that. I didn't want to stain my hands with Arlo's blood. I wanted him to suffer, but I wanted him to suffer in a different way.I stopped in front of Arlo, my eyes locked on his. "You're a coward, Arlo," I spat. "You're a coward who uses others

  • The Nexus Point    CHAPTER HUNDRED-TWENTY SIX

    MCKENNA I walked into the rooftop, my eyes adjusting slowly to the faint light. Arlo was sitting in a chair, a smug look on his face while Henry was tied up by the side, beaten to a pulp and barely alive."Welcome, McKenna," he said, his voice dripping with condescension. "I've been waiting for you. You see, I've been playing a little game with all of you. A game of cat and mouse, where I've been pulling the strings all along."He leaned forward, his eyes glinting with excitement. "You see, the Nexus Point project was just not a cover, it was a way to distract everyone from my real plan. And my real plan was to create a new world order, with me at the helm."I felt a surge of anger and disgust, but I kept my cool, listening intently to Arlo's words."The citizens of this city have been so foolish," he continued, his voice dripping with contempt. "They've been so blind to what's been going on right under their noses. They think they're free, but they're not. They're just pawns in my g

  • The Nexus Point    CHAPTER HUNDRED-TWENTY FIVE

    ARLOI waited patiently and yet all I got was one bad news to another from everyone, Cora let Alice go because of how unprepared she was for an attack and Henry just killed his own father out of his foolishness leaving Vortex still a step ahead of us yet again.I stood in front of Henry and Cora, my eyes blazing with anger and disappointment. "You fools," I spat, my voice venomous. "You've let your emotions cloud your judgment, and now you've lost everything."Henry and Cora exchanged a nervous glance, and I could see the fear lurking behind their eyes. They knew they had messed up, and they knew I was not happy."You were supposed to keep Alice captive at least, Cora," I growled, my eyes narrowing at her. "You were supposed to use her as leverage to get what we want. But instead, you let her escape. And you, Henry, you were supposed to take care of Max, but instead, you let her get the better of you."Henry's face reddened with anger, but I cut him off before he could speak. "No, Hen

  • The Nexus Point    CHAPTER HUNDRED-TWENTY FOUR

    MAXINE I walked into the room, my mind racing with thoughts of Henry and our father. McKenna and Klaus looked up at me, concern etched on their faces. "What is it, Max?" McKenna asked, her voice soft. I took a deep breath, trying to process everything that had happened. "Henry's taken my father hostage, by father not Arlo, definitely not him," I said, my voice firm. "He wants me to meet him at the location he just sent to me." Klaus's eyes narrowed, his jaw clenched in anger. "We'll go with you," he said, his voice low. "We'll get your father back, and we'll take care of Henry once and for all." But I shook my head, my mind made up. "No, I have to go alone," I said, my voice firm. "Henry's unpredictable, and if he sees any of you, he'll hurt my father. I have to go alone, and try to reason with him." McKenna's eyes were filled with concern, but she nodded slowly. "Okay, Max. But be careful. We'll be waiting for you, and if anything goes wrong, we'll be there in an instant." I

  • The Nexus Point    CHAPTER HUNDRED-TWENTY THREE

    HENRY I stood outside my father's house, my heart racing with anticipation. I had been planning this moment for a long time, and I was determined to see it through. I took a deep breath, steeling myself for what was to come. I had to be strong, had to be resolute. I couldn't let my emotions get the better of me. I walked into the house, my eyes scanning the familiar rooms. My father was sitting in his favorite armchair, a look of surprise on his face as he saw me. "Henry," he said, his voice cautious. "What are you doing here?" I took a deep breath, my words tumbling out in a rush. "Father, I'm sorry....For the neglect all this while, but there's something important I need to tell you." My father's expression softened, a look of surprise and gratitude on his face. "Henry, I... I forgive you. I love you, son." I felt a pang of guilt, knowing what I was about to do. But I pushed it aside, focusing on my goal. "Thank you, Father," I said, my voice firm. "But I'm afraid I'm not h

  • The Nexus Point    CHAPTER HUNDRED-TWENTY TWO

    ALICE After the heads up from River the entirety of Vortex was in chaos. While River led the other few set of Vortex resistant out to the new hideout, I and some others were still left trying to clear up everything else. Suddenly a loud bang, followed by the breaking in of Synod agents accompanied by Arlo himself. I cowered in the corner, my eyes fixed on the chaos unfolding before me. Arlo had arrived, flanked by Cora and a team of Synod agents. They were destroying everything, tearing apart the Vortex hideout that had been my home for so long. As I watched, Arlo's eyes scanned the room, his gaze lingering on each face before moving on. And then, his eyes met mine. For a moment, we just stared at each other. I expected him to react, to show some sign of recognition or emotion. But instead, he just kept looking at me, his expression blank. It was as if he didn't even see me. I felt a surge of confusion and fear. Why was he ignoring me? Unless I was not useful to him. But befo

  • The Nexus Point    CHAPTER HUNDRED-TWENTY ONE

    SHANEI watched Max from across the room, my eyes narrowed with concern. She had been acting strange lately, spending more and more time with Synod and Arlo. I didn't trust them, and I didn't trust Max's judgment when it came to them.As I approached her, Max turned to me with a bright smile. But I could see the tension in her eyes, the way she seemed to be hiding something."Hey, Shane," she said, her voice light. "What's up?"I hesitated, unsure of how to broach the subject. "Max, I've been noticing that you've been spending a lot of time with Synod lately. I'm worried about you."Max's smile faltered for a moment, but then she laughed. "Shane, I'm fine. I'm just trying to help them with their research. That's all. If I don't sell it I'll seem suspicious."I raised an eyebrow, skeptical. "Research is fine, selling out your perfect role is fine but Max, I know you're not telling me the full truth. What's going on?"Max's expression changed, her eyes flashing with a mixture of sadness

  • The Nexus Point    CHAPTER HUNDRED-TWENTY

    MAXINE I stood in front of Arlo, my eyes locked on his. We were in a secure location, one that I had chosen specifically for this meeting. "Arlo, I've been thinking," I said, my voice firm. "I'm willing to provide you with everything you want. The Nexus Point project, the research, the technology... it's all yours." Arlo's eyes narrowed, his expression skeptical. "What do you want in return, Max?" I smiled, a cold, calculated smile. "I want Henry. I want him brought to justice for what he's done. And I want you to make sure that he pays for his crimes by my hand." Arlo's expression changed, a glimmer of understanding in his eyes. "You're willing to give me everything I want, just to get revenge on Henry?" I nodded, my eyes never leaving his. "Yes, that's exactly what I'm willing to do. I want Henry to pay for what he's done, and I'm willing to do whatever it takes to make that happen." Arlo's smile was slow and calculating. "I think we can come to an agreement, Max. I'll give

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