I tried to ignore that feeling, but in the end I gave in and took a sharp turn, moving towards the secrets I hoped to find.

I walked silently down the corridor, my bare feet making no sound on the marble. When I reached the end of the hall, I found myself in front of his office door.

Now or never, I thought.

Through the keyhole, I could see that the laptop light was still on, and curiosity won out.

I pushed open the door and went straight to his desk.

There were papers scattered about like maps, handwritten letters with logos I didn't recognize, and a black notebook.

Curiosity tugged at me again and I picked it up, opening it.

At first I didn't understand what I was seeing: it contained lists of names, numbers, and coded phrases. Then I saw mine.

ARYA.

Arrival: Unplanned.

Condition: Unstable.

Note: Unpredictable, but USEFUL.

My blood ran cold. Useful for what?

Before I could turn another page, a shadow moved along the wall behind me.

—Curiosity—Giovanni's voice drifted softly from the