Lena's words hung in the air like a challenge.

Sassy's mind reeled. "What do you mean I'm the key?"

Lena's eyes clouded. "Zanky's plan...Project Elysium...you're the central piece."

Raven's grip on Lena's shoulders tightened. "Explain."

Lena's voice trembled. "Project Elysium is a human trafficking operation. Zanky's been experimenting on victims, manipulating their memories."

Kim's face paled. "And Sassy's connection is?"

Lena's gaze locked onto Sassy. "You're a test subject...or were supposed to be."

Sassy's world spun. "What do you mean?"

Lena's voice cracked. "Zanky's men took me to experiment on. But I overheard plans for another subject...Sassy."

John's face darkened. "We need to know more."

Raven's jaw clenched. "Lena, what...