Chapter 20

“Good.” Lynn stepped past the man and looked over his shoulders. “If you aren’t watching these cameras, it’s because someone else is. Are we clear?”

“Yes, ma’am.”

“Why did you even leave in the first place?”

“Just had to pee real quick. I was only gone a few seconds.”

“Next time, piss yourself if you have to. Understood?”

“Yes, ma’am.” Despite his light beating, his tone remained respectful. He only gave Tasia a cursory glance as she was led past him and deeper into the building.

Most Order buildings were laid out the same. It helped newcomers acclimate, and made them easier to defend. This location didn’t have the research rooms other facilities did. A few holding cells had been built with the barracks occupying most of the structure. There were also a couple of rooms with private servers and computers inside. Tasia didn’t see many people wandering around, but the few she spotted stared right at her as she passed.

“I take it they know?” Tas