CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED THREE - The Battle for the Future Begins

But even as he said it, Ella could see the reluctance in his eyes. She knew her husband well enough to know he wouldn't be able to simply forget about their discovery. "Just promise me you'll be careful," she said. "And no more sneaking into abandoned buildings, okay?" Lucas managed a smile. "Deal. Now, let's go home. I think we both could use a good night's sleep." As they left the restaurant, neither noticed the figure watching from across the street, phone in hand as they snapped a photo of the couple. The next morning, Lucas woke early, his mind still racing with questions about the secret society. He knew he'd promised Ella to be careful, but he couldn't shake the feeling that they were on the verge of uncovering something important. Making a decision, he grabbed his phone and dialed a number he hadn't used in years. "Hello?" a gruff voice answered. "Mr. Holloway? It's Lucas Montgomery. I... I need your help with something." An hour later, Lucas sat across from Frank Hollo