Page 38 of Girl Between (Dana Gray FBI Mystery Thriller #5)

He hesitates as he always does, his eyes darting around the ward, judging the dim lighting and the crude instruments laid out on the table.

Even here, where I make the rules, he wears his pedigree like a badge. I hate that about him. But perhaps it comes with the role. Playing God has a lasting effect on a man.

I can see the conflict in his eyes, the moral dilemma weighing heavily on his conscience. But I have no time for his doubts. Time is of the essence, and we have a mission to complete.

I watch as he finally steels himself, his hands trembling slightly as he begins to prepare for the procedure.

The air is thick with tension, the silence only broken by the faint hum of the generator powering our limited equipment.

I can feel the weight of responsibility settling on my shoulders, but I refuse to let it break me.

This is the path I have chosen, and I will see it through to the end.

As he works, I keep a watchful eye, ensuring that every step is precise and that no resources are wasted. The stakes are higher than ever, and failure is not an option. Her life depends on our success, and I will not let her down. She’s here at no fault of her own.

It was my fault .

Again, guilt tries to creep in, but I know how to quash it.

Sins must be paid for, even if they’re not our own.

The hours pass in a blur of focused activity, each of us driven by our own motivations, yet united in a common goal. Finally, as the first light of dawn begins to filter through the cracks in the walls, the procedure is complete.

He steps back, his face pale and drawn, but there is a glimmer of hope in his eyes. He has completed his work, but mine has just begun. I nod, acknowledging his efforts, and turn my attention to the still figure on the table.

This is just the beginning, but it is a crucial first step. And I am determined to see it through, no matter the cost.