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Albert's eyes focused on her. They looked troubled and… was that fear? Why? What had happened out there?

Dismissing the questions for another time, she stepped closer to inspect his injuries. "Tell me if I hurt you."

He grabbed her hand. "I'm fine." She forced herself to relax but he didn't let go of her hand.

"Are you alright?" the question surprised her. Wasn't she supposed to ask him that?

"I'm fine."

Some of the anxiety in his eyes went away. There was no reason for him to worry like this. Hadn't Joe gotten her home safely? But that cyborg's words refused to leave him in peace.

"You and that little doctor will pay. The Black Ghost won't be denied what he wants."

Why would Black Ghost want her?

"Where's Dr. Gilmore?"

"Albert, what happened?''

He sat up and grimaced. Apparently he was in more pain than he thought.

She wasted no time rushing to him. "Don't move. You really need the rest."

"There's a bigger problem. I need to talk to Gilmore."

His sharp tone made her nod.

"Okay, have it your way but go easy on yourself. You're hardly in the shape to walk."

He didn't push her away as she helped him get up to his feet. In fact he liked the feeling of her so close but now wasn't the time for this. He needed to make sure she'd be safe.

The whole team was in Gilmore's office as the man listened to Joe tell him what had happened.

This new cyborg was far more powerful than what they'd faced before and apparently what he wanted was Lexie.

"What would he want with her?"

Gilmore's question wasn't directed at anyone but Lexie answered all the same.

"This isn't new professor. I'm your student and you were the leading man in their experiments they probably think I'd know many of your theories."

All eyes were on her now. "This isn't new?" Albert repeated and she focused on him.

"One of them attacked me about a year ago. He and his twin."

Recognition flashed in Albert's eyes.

"So you know all about this. Black Ghost, why we are like this."

She nodded. "You didn't want to talk about it and I saw no reason to."

"And how did you escape then?"

"His brother was in trouble and he left. Nothing's happened to me since then and… well…"

"She needs to leave this place." Albert said. His tone made it obvious this wasn't negotiable.

"I agree." Gilmore nodded. "But not alone and she can't stay alone."

"Where was that apartment of yours Albert?"

Jet's question was met with a glare. "This isn't the time for your idiocy."

"Splendid idea 002. Albert you'll stay with her."

"Have you lost your mind?"

"She needs the protection and Germany isn't something that will cross their mind." Françoise tried to convince him.

"And just leave you all here?"

"You'll need some time to recover, she can help and at the same time the two of you will be safe."

"Him being with me will just put him in danger. I'm more than capable of taking care of myself. I know how to disappear."

"You're not just going on your own." Albert interjected. "Hell, if they find you you'll need an army around you not just one cyborg."

She took a deep breath. This wasn't the time for petty arguments. So she relented. Seeing this Gilmore jumped at the opportunity.

"Albert go upstairs and pack up quickly."

The German didn't need to be told twice.

"You'll need to be careful child. But I assure you, you're in good hands."

She nodded. "I know professor."

A few moments later Albert was standing in the door way. A duffel bag slung over his shoulder.

"Take care."

They slid in the car and drove to her apartment.

When they stepped inside. He was surprised to see very little in the place. A few shelves packed with books and two framed photographs.

There weren't many personal things and it confused him. He'd gotten the impression that she'd lived here for a while.

She didn't say a thing. Instead she quickly crossed to her bedroom and got out a bag that seemed already packed. This was getting stranger by the second but he didn't comment.

She opened the bag and pulled out a few papers. Quickly taking the photos he'd just noticed she'd packed them and then looked at him.

"I'm gonna need a photo you have one?"

He pulled out his wallet and gave her an old one almost frayed at the edges.

"Perfect."

She took a few steps so he couldn't see her anymore and a few minutes later she came out and zipped her bag.

"Here ."

He looked at what she held. A passport. Opening it up he saw the name Daniel Brown and his picture was there. It was a really good fake how the hell did she…?

"I'll explain later. Come on."

They were in the airport waiting for their flight. For some reason he knew that she was used to this. Used to airports and sudden getaway trips but why. She seemed so carefree around them and then he remembered the night she slept in his room. How troubled her eyes were and how scared she'd looked when she first woke up.

She was hiding secrets and plenty of them.

"Clarissa?"

She looked up. "Oh hello Jacob."

The man nodded at her. "Leaving?"

She nodded with a carefree smile. "Just for a little while. It's Hanna's wedding and I can't miss that."

"She's getting married?"

"I told you about this."

"Yeah but I thought the wedding was next month."

"Two weeks exactly but you know little sisters. She wants my help with last minute details."

He nodded. "Well good luck and congratulate her for me."

Her smile brightened. "Absolutely."

"Bye."

She gave him a small wave.

"Clarissa?" Albert's voice was low but she could hear the demand in the question.

"I'll explain everything but obviously not here."

She was one hell of an actress. Just how much did he know about her that was true.

Looking at her now he remembered the first time he took a good look at her. Sitting beside him sandy brown curls swept in a high ponytail and lavender eyes full of mischief as she looked at G.B.

He remembered how her dainty hands tightened on his shirt not a day ago as Joe made a move to take her from his arms. How her body felt next to his as she supported him.

Most of all he saw how her eyes lightened up when talking about studying with the professor or when he told her stories of the team.

"Albert?"

He looked at her. Her eyes were full of concern. This wasn't a lie. He couldn't believe that it was.

"I'll explain all of this believe me. Just wait until we get there ok?"

He nodded. He'd wait these few hours and find out just what she was hiding.