CHAPTER 22
The days following Lena Moreno's arrival were a whirlwind of activity. The safe house had transformed from a temporary refuge into a strategic operations center. Lena's setup of the secure communication network and her coordination with Blake had streamlined their efforts to monitor and protect the quantum device.
Elara had spent countless hours at the facility, ensuring that every security measure was in place and working closely with Maya Jensen to fine-tune the system. The bunker was now a fortress, but the tension of the unknown lingered.
One evening, as Elara and Blake were reviewing the latest security reports, Lena's voice came through the secure line with a note of urgency. "Elara, Blake, we need to talk. I've just picked up something unusual."
Elara exchanged a worried glance with Blake. "What's going on?"