Emery parked her car a mile away from the sector. She and Julia proceed on foot. When they reached the side entrance Emery looked at her watch.

"We have five minutes until shift change. They start getting the Atrians back into their pod at 9:45 so no one will be at that gate for at least ten minutes."

Julia nodded. "Where is Teri's pod?"

"It's on the fifth floor at the end of the left row."

They hid in the trees and watched as the two guards at the gate walked into the sector. They heard the bells going off and Emery nodded.

"Curfew, lets go."

They ran to the gate and Emery swiped her dad's access card. They then ran inside and snuck into a tunnel. Julia looked at Emery once they were inside.

"Why don't we just blend in with everyone else?"

"Because they added Cameras to the main area. There are no cameras in the tunnels because the guards use them."

Julia nodded and followed Emery. The further they went the darker it became. Emery used the light on her phone to guide them. When they reached the ladders they climbed as quickly and quietly as they could. Julia whispered to Emery.

"Next time we do this could you not where a dress?"

Emery giggled and continued to climb. Eventually they reached the fifth floor. Julia cracked the tunnel door and made sure that no one was around. The lights in the pods were turned out. They snuck onto the main path. Emery pointed to Teri's pod. They saw the giant red x spray painted on it. Julia looked at the key pad.

"You need a code to get in."

Emery nodded. "Why do you think I took the map? My dad writes all the security codes onto the pod number."

Emery punched in the code and they rushed inside. Julia looked around.

"Wow they really did tear this place apart."

Emery nodded. They started looking through the torn books, magazines and clothing that littered the floor. Julia whispered to Emery.

"What are we looking for exactly?"

"Roman said that Teri's father was supposedly coming here according to Vega. So look for anything that could tell us who he is."

Julia looked in the main room while Emery looked through Teri's bedroom. She didn't find anything out of the ordinary until she felt Teri's pillow and saw that someone had stitched it back together. Emery walked into the main room.

"Julia."

Julia walked over. "What did you find?"

"I'm not sure exactly."

She ripped the seam open and stuck her hand in. Amid the stuffing she found a small stack of photos. She pulled them out. Julia held her phone over them so that they could see. The first photo was of a young Teri and two small Atrian boys. Emery smiled.

"Drake and Roman as kids."

Julia giggled. "They look so...different."

The next photo was a more recent picture of the Atrian seven. Emery felt a lump in her throat as she looked at Roman. She quickly flipped to the last picture. It was of a young Teri, Vega and a man that Emery assumed to be Teri's father. She flipped the picture over hoping to find his name but instead all she found was a word. Julia cocked her brow.

"What does it say?"

Emery frowned. "I think it is written in Sondiv."

She folded the picture and tucked it into her jacket pocket. They started out of the pod and they noticed a problem.

"The guards are back on duty."

Emery thought quickly. "Go down the main ladder and take a right."

Julia did as Emery said. They stuck close to the wall and stayed in the shadows. They made it to the next ladder when they heard a guard coming. Emery turned an looked at the number on the next pod, not really taking into account what pod it was. She typed in the code and they quickly rushed inside. Julia snapped the door shut. They cowards on the side and tried to breathe quietly. Suddenly a surprised voice came out of nowhere.

"Emery?"

Emery jumped and shined her cellphone right in Drake's face. She saw who it was and gave a sigh of relief.

"Oh Drake."

Julia ran forward and hugged him. "How are you? Are you okay?"

He smiled and hugged her. "I'm good."

Emery hugged him next and then he looked at them serious.

"You two shouldn't be here. It's not safe."

Emery spoke quickly. "I heard my dad say that they took Teri in for questioning and they haven't seen her since."

He nodded. "Yeah she wasn't at school today either."

"Well we came here trying to look for answers. She is being held outside the sector."

Julia looked around. "This isn't your pod is it?"

He shook his head. "I've been staying on the couch. Roman and his family are asleep."

Emery paused. She should have remembered that this was Roman's pod. She had only been inside of it twice but still those times were two she never would forget. Just then a door opened and Sophia poked her head out.

"Drake are you talking to your...self." She blinked. "Julia? Emery?"

Emery smiled. "Surprise."

Sophia ran out and hugged them together. Emery then looked around.

"Where is Roman?"

Drake spoke quietly. "Probably asleep.'

Sophia whispered. "Two doors down. But stay quiet or my mom will wake up."

Emery nodded and went through the door Sophia indicated. Roman was asleep on his bed. Emery climbed up and kissed his cheek. He blinked and looked up at her. At first he seemed confused.

"Emery..."

She smiled. "I only have a minute. I just...wanted to see you."

He smiled and pulled her down to him. He pressed his lips to hers. After a few minutes their kisses became more frantic and Roman's hands found their way under her dress and to her panties. He slipped them off and tossed them aside. He was wearing only his boxers and a t shirt so Emery simply helped him slid his boxers off. He laid her onto the bed and started thrusting into her. Emery buried her head into his shoulder to stop herself from crying out. When they both came Roman rolled off of her and pulled her ontop of him. She kissed his lips, jaw and his neck. He chuckled quietly.

"So you do miss me?"

She smiled. "Everyday."

He brushed her hair out of her face and smiled. "I love you."

"I love you too."

She glanced towards the door and sighed.

"Julia is waiting."

He cocked his brow but nodded. They slid off of his bed. Emery slid back on her panties while Roman simply pulled on a pair of sweatpants. Emery led the way out of his room to where Sophia, Julia and Derek were crowded around thee door. Julia smiled and hugged Roman. He then looked at them.

"How are the others?"

Julia shrugged. "Hanging in there. Things are pretty intense on the outside too."

Drake hesitated before looking at Emery. "And Taylor? How is she?"

Emery's smile dropped. She decided to be honest. "Not to good. She hasn't been herself since..."

He nodded and handed Emery a letter. "Can you give this to her for me?"

"Of course."

Julia looked at her phone. "Em we need to get out of here. When is the next guard shift?"

Emery pulled out her dad's map and looked. "Ten minutes and we only have a five minute window."

Roman nodded. "Go quick."

Julia opened the door and smiled. "We really do miss you guys."

Sophia nodded. "We miss you all too."

Emery kissed Roman passionately and then followed Julia out the door. They made it back into the tunnels and down to the first floor. When they were safely back in Emery's car, completely out of breath from running, Julia looked at her.

"I take it you and Roman had a fun reunion?"

Emery rolled her eyes. "You could say that."

"I'm glad. It sucks that they are keeping you guys apart."

"Yeah it does."

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Taylor was in the library when Emery walked in to study for chemistry. She looked around before sitting down next to her.

"Hey Taylor."

Taylor gave her a nod and then went back to highlighting her notes. Emery grabbed Drake's letter out of her backpack and set it on Taylor's notebook. Taylor looked at her.

"What is this?"

Emery dropped her voice. "Drake asked me to give it to you."

Taylor ripped the letter open and read. She had tears falling down her face within a few seconds. She then refolded the letter and tucked it into her bag.

"You saw him?"

Emery nodded. "Julia and I are trying to find out what they did to Teri and we ran into Drake, Roman and Sophia."

Taylor wiped her face. "Is he okay?"

"He says he is. He misses you."

She nodded. "I miss him too. More then I ever thought I could."

"I know the feeling."

Taylor looked at emery and suddenly seemed determined. "We need to get them out of there."

"I agree but we need to do it legally."

"Have any ideas?"

"Maybe..."

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