Chapter 7

Access was granted. The green words shone like a pass to the gates of hell.

Alex's hands fell away from the keyboard, completely drained of strength.

He stared at me, his eyes full of shock and more than a little fear.

It was like he was looking at a monster that had crawled out of the computer screen.

For the first time, Victor's face showed an undisguised, genuine smile. He actually started clapping.

The applause rang out, harsh and jarring in the silent basement.

"Impressive," Victor said, clapping. "Riley, you really blew me away."

I blew him away? No, I…