“This is Arganbright.”

“My name is Marge—”

“I know who you are, Marge. My nephew Slater told me about you. You gave him and Catalina Lark a lot of help a couple of weeks ago. The Foundation is very grateful to you. First things first. Are you in immediate danger?”

“I’m okay for now. I’m in a shelter but I can’t stay here long. Someone from Riverview is looking for me. His name is Delbridge Loring.” Marge lowered her voice. “He’s one of the monsters.”

“Tell me about him,” Victor said.

“He runs the experiments at Riverview. He sends the clones to find people like me, people living on the street. Folks who can see things, understand?”

“People who can see auras, yes, I understand. He targets those who won’t be noticed if they just disappear.”

“Exactly.” A wave of relief swept over Marge. Victor Arganbright got it. “Always figured Loring might try to find me. He knows I could spill the beans about what he’s up to there at Riverview. But here’s the strange part—he didn’t send the clones after me. He’s here in town himself. What does that tell you?”

“It tells me that you may know more than you realize,” Victor said. “The first step is to make sure you’re safe. If it’s okay with you, I’m going to send some people I trust to pick you up and take you to Fogg Lake. At the moment it’s the most secure place I can think of. Do you know it?”

“Sure. I know some real nice folks who grew up there.”

“Catalina Lark and Olivia LeClair?”

“Yep.”

“There’s a team of cleaners protecting Fogg Lake while the Foundation experts chart what’s left of the old government lab there. No one gets into town unless they have been cleared by the Foundation or one of the locals. In Fogg Lake everybody knows everybody else. Strangers stand out.”

“Those people in Fogg Lake,” Marge said. “Are they okay with people like me?”

Victor snorted softly. “Trust me, in Fogg Lake, everyone is comfortable with people who see auras. Tell me where you are. I’ll have Olivia LeClair and a couple of cleaners there within fifteen minutes.”

“Okay. Thanks. I figure the Foundation is the only outfit that can handle Loring and Garraway and those damned clones. Tough bunch there at Riverview.”

“I understand,” Victor said. “Fifteen minutes. If Olivia is not with the people who come to pick you up, stay inside. Don’t leave the shelter. Call me back immediately.”

“Got it,” Marge said.

CHAPTER 16

Victor ended the call to Marge and phoned Olivia LeClair. She was eating breakfast in her apartment.

“Someone from Riverview is trying to grab Marge?” Olivia said. “She’ll be terrified. Getting sent back to the hospital is her worst nightmare. I know where that shelter is located. I’m on my way.”

“I’ll have the team that’s stationed in Seattle meet you at the shelter. They will drive Marge to Fogg Lake.”

“I’ll be in touch as soon I know Marge is safe and on her way to Fogg Lake with the cleaners.” Olivia paused. “You’re worried about this doctor from Riverview, aren’t you?”