The World Alliance for Supernatural Protection—aka WASP—exists to make sure humans never learn that supernatural creatures are more than just stories. When something goes wrong and a human learns the truth, WASP special operatives are sent to make it seem like nothing ever went amiss. WASP special operatives are highly trained to make such accidents vanish. Special Ops 13 is WASP’s secret weapon. When WASP calls on Special Ops 13, something has gone very, very wrong.

Predatory

"Wasn t expectin t see ya up an at em so soon," Commander Baryshnikov remarks to Sasha once his heavy steel office door clangs shut behind us. The office itself is nicely furnished, with a large antique desk, brown leather couches, and framed abstract art, but the lack of windows bothers me. I m sure it s for security reasons. But how far underground are we?

"I thought our plan requires me to be in optimal condition, Commander. I simply wanted to see how far in the future that might be," Sasha answers smoothly.

"I already told ya, you outrank me now. None o this 'commander nonsense."

"Old habits die hard. And we both know you re in charge here."

"Not so much that I could deny yer demand that Drake join us." Baryshnikov sends a cold glance my way. "Care t explain why ya invited him?"

"I find it s always beneficial to bring fresh insights into a strategy meeting. And his commitment to seeing justice served rivals ours."

Chapter 48 Protection