Chapter 4. Violent Birth

The air pressure of the Helix’s cavity blades swept the helipad of Blackstone Tower free of a cloud of dust and debris as it lowered to a landing. The instant the aircraft touched down, Penelope tapped a quick code into a locked cabinet keypad. She yanked it open and pulled out a hefty-looking weapon. On Liv’s virtual display, she quickly poked the image of the weapon, and her eyes widened in alarm as her computer identified it as a mini-missile revolver armed with tiny explosive projectiles in each cylinder. “Stay here!” Pen ordered as she kicked open the Helix’s exit hatch. “What’s going on?” asked Liv.