Chapter 103. Welcome to Aspen

RENEE

"…We've reached our destination." Robert spoke up, mischief dancing in his eyes as he glanced at me.

The Jeep accelerated slightly before coming to a halt in front of large, automated gates, opening of their own accord. As we were scanned by a state-of-the-art security system, a narrow red light flashed over us, accompanied by a peculiar whirring sound from the back of the car. Then everything went quiet. 

The car crept forward, but slowly, until I could see what lay ahead of us, and my jaw dropped in surprise. 

"What is this place?" I muttered, my gaze riveted on the massive structure beyond the gate. It was unlike anything I'd ever seen.

The architecture itself appeared to be formed of an alloyed metal and glistened, looking like something out of a sci-fi film. 

I took a look around. Men in full black uniforms flanked the entrance door of the enormous facility. Guns slung about their waists. Some wore earpieces