Alienation (2011)
“What are you doing here?” Ms. Skoglund asked, her eyes wide with shock.
“I’m sorry,” Lobo said, smiling as he walked into the light. “I didn’t mean to interrupt.” Instead of a uniform, he was dressed casually in a ski jacket, blue jeans, and work boots. Agent Graves stood behind him in a driving cap, scarf, and a long coat that was big enough to hide at least one gun.
“You didn’t. It’s just that . . . well . . .” Ms. Skoglund looked at the floorboards. “I know this might seem strange, but . . .”
“Now that you mention it, a midnight rendezvous between a teacher and student is a bit odd,” Lobo said, his manner calm. “Particularly since Cadet McAlister isn’t in any of your classes. Or am I mistaken?”
“No, sir, you’re not.”
“It’s not her fault,” Colt said. “I asked her to meet me.”
Lobo raised a single eyebrow.
“I overheard my grandpa on the phone this afternoon,” Colt said. “He was talking about something called Operation Nemesis, but when I asked him about it, he wouldn’t tell me anything.
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