A heavy silence settled, broken only by the distant hum of the fluorescent lights and the muffled whisper of the ventilation system.
- "We must inform the Hunters Bureau immediately," Laura concluded, her voice regaining its professional firmness. "If even a tenth of what he says is true, we're facing an unprecedented threat."
Marc nodded gravely, retrieving a secure, austere-looking phone from the inner pocket of his jacket.
- "I'll contact the Director directly. A matter of this sensitivity can't go through regular channels."
His fingers quickly dialed a number known to few. After three rings, a deep voice answered.
- "Inspector Marc Lemaire here," he announced, his low voice vibrating with restrained urgency. "We have a critical situation."
He hesitated for a fraction of a second before continuing:
