“Why?” Jamison pressed, sensing suppressed significant details.

Noting Jamison’s intention, Winters said, “She also wished to donate blood to the cause.”

“What are this guy’s demands?” Sweeney asked.

“He hasn’t made any, aside from bringing out his old cronies,” Winters said. “Now we’re simply trying to keep our agent from getting shot.”

“That was my next question,” Sweeney said.

“Yes,” Winters said. “Unfortunately, that is our copy of Ana. And of Tami.”

“Would a bullet kill him?” Jamison asked.

“Under normal circumstances, no. But at that close range, there will be too much damage to his brain, and neither of us could stop...

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