We arrived at the scene, officers fanning out to secure the perimeter. My heart raced as I scanned the area, desperate for any sign of Michael.
Officer John grasped my arm.
"Stay back, we'll handle this."
I nodded, my eyes scanning the building. Suddenly, a figure emerged from the shadows.
Michael.
Relief washed over me as he strode toward us, unharmed.
"Michael!"
I exclaimed, rushing to his side.
He smiled wearily.
"I managed to take care of them."
Officer John approached, his expression stern.
"What happened here?"
Michael filled him in, detailing the masked men and the flash drive.
As they spoke, I noticed Officer John's eyes narrowing.
"We need to get you both to a safe house,"
He said.
"Eclipse is bigger than we thought."
I exchanged a worried glance with Michael.
"What do you mean?"
I asked.
Officer John's voice dropped to a whisper.
"It's a government-funded project. We have reason to believe there's a mole within our department."
My blood ran cold.
Who could we trust?
As officers escorted us away, Michael's hand found mine, a silent reassurance.
We were in this together.
But for how long?
The darkness closing in, I wondered if we'd ever uncover the truth.
We were whisked away to a secure safe house, surrounded by officers in tactical gear. Officer John briefed us on the protocol.
"You'll remain here until we can ensure your safety,"
He explained.
Michael nodded, his eyes scanning the room.
"What about the flash drive?"
"Securely stored,"
Officer John replied.
"Our tech team is analyzing the data."
I paced, anxiety building.
"What about the mole? How do we know who to trust?"
Officer John's expression turned grim.
"We're working on it. But for now, consider everyone outside this room a potential threat."
Days blurred together in the safe house. Michael and I poured over the files, searching for clues.
One evening, as we sat on the couch, Michael's eyes locked onto mine.
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