All Chapters of The Nexus Point : Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

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

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

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

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

SHANEI sat impatient at my desk watching everyone with unease, gazing out at the activity below. Henry, Arlo, and a group of agents were gathered near the entrance, their faces tense and serious leaving the premise. I watched from my window at my desk as they loaded up into a vehicle at the underground park and sped away, a sense of unease growing in my stomach.Something was going on, and I had a feeling it wasn't good.I immediately reached for my comms device, my fingers flying over the controls as I tried to call Max. But the call went straight to voicemail, and I felt a surge of worry.Where was Max? And why wasn't she answering my calls?I tried calling again, but the result was the same. I was starting to get really concerned now. Max and I had been in touch regularly, and it was unlike her to be unreachable.I paced back and forth in my desk, my mind racing with possibilities. Had Max been captured by the Synod? Was she in danger?I stopped pacing and took a deep breath, tryi