I occasionally felt Donald glance at me from the side of my eye. "What?" I asked.

"Huh?" asked Donald in a confused tone. "You keep staring at me like you have something to say so say it", I replied facing him with my brows raised.

"It's okay you know? To be nervous. It's been a while since you've been on a mission so I get it. I just want to let you know I'm here for you.", Donald said with genuine warmth in his voice.

I acknowledged him with a smile, nodding at his statement.

Soon we arrived at the event. In case we all end up missing, Donald and I put on our earbuds to communicate.

We hooked arms as we walked to the entrance. There were two armed bouncers searching for the guests. As soon as it was our turn, we were asked for our names and did a full body scan.

After successfully entering the event, we were met with many known criminal faces. If these weapons got into the wrong hands, it would be a catastrophe for the world.

"Dominic isn't here", I say looking around. "There, that's Lorenzo Russo, a huge deal in a criminal organization. He deals in incendiary bombs. He's here for the bomb", Donald says.

"The main auction begins at 8, and the bomb auction begins at 10. Private bidding usually takes place in a conference room.", Theodore says into the earpiece.

"Guys, I have eyes on Dominic. He's at the bar. I'm heading over to him." Rachel says as I reply, "Wait, Rachel don't move, we can't risk it. He might recognize you." Donald grabs two glasses of wine and hands me one which I thank him for.

Soon we all grab our bid numbers and head to our reserved seats. Dominic walks up to the stage to give his opening speech.

"Good evening everyone. I'm Dominic Floyd as you all know. I declare today's auction open!" Dominic says as the auctioneer begins.

"The B647 Assault Rifle is unique. This weapon could penetrate bulletproof vests, windows, you name it. In the auction, the auctioneer announces, "The price starts at 10 million yen" and I turn my attention to Donald. "These are dangerous in the hands of people like them", I say.

Donald replied, "Yes, I know. I couldn't agree more but we aren't here to bust Dominic's organization. Our goal is to get that bomb along with Dominic and leave before anyone realizes who we are. There's always someone available to take over if the boss is unavailable, so taking Dominic isn't an assurance that his organization will fall."

Suddenly the auctioneer announces that the weapon is sold for 25 million Yen. He continues, "This biological weapon could neutralize thousands of lives within a 10 mile radius in a matter of seconds with the use of anthrax as its biological agent making it lethal. The starting price is 25 million Yen."

A young man behind us raises his bid number. To my surprise, Donald raises his price bid and bids for 30 million Yen. Suddenly the same young man makes an offer of 35 million. Donald bids for 40 million and the same buyer bids for 50 million. In a matter of seconds, the young man is declared to have purchased the item.

Donald shrugs and whispers to me, "They'd suspect us if we didn't at least try to bid on one of the items." I nod and bidding for other weapons continues.

Rachel kept watch over Dominic as Don and I focused on Lorenzo. Soon the main auction was over and Donald and I as well as others involved in the private auction were led into a conference room.

We frequently received advice from Theo and the others behind the scenes about who was present. We also received advice on who to talk to, and who not to talk to. There were special operations teams positioned around the building in case of an emergency.

As soon as we were led to our seats, Dominic came to us with two bouncers behind him. "I've never seen you couple at any of my private biddings. Who are you?", Dominic says in a stiff tone as Donald replies in a dangerously low tone saying, "Alexander Carter, call me Xander and this is my wife Elizabeth."

"Nice to meet you Xander. You really scored one with this beauty here", Dominic said referring to me in his last statement. I smiled lightly as we shook hands.

"What brings you to my auction?" Dominic asks curiously as I respond, "My husband and I found an interest in your incendiary bomb and are hoping to buy it and keep it in our collection of rare weaponry."

"Good luck to you, since many other prominent individuals are here for the bomb as well." He then excuses himself to greet other guests.

"Theodore, I need you to find us an emergency exit to escape this place alive." Donald says into his earpiece as Theo replies "Already on it."

"Rachel? Are you out of the building safely?", I ask as Rachel responds vaguely, "I'm heading out now in the van."

Soon after, the private auction began and the weapon was brought in by a fleet of bouncers. Dominic stepped up on stage to speak.

"This bomb is of high value and is yet to be released on the market. It is a rare weapon to find and only one is left in Japan. A single attack could result in the deaths of thousands. The bomb that detonated at the inaugural ceremony of the newly elected United States president was this bomb." Dominic paused as whispers grew among the audience.

Afterwards, Dominic continued to say, "This bomb is one of a kind, hence I'm holding this auction." He continued talking about how this could be used to expand the criminal organization. Then the auctioneer comes in and begins bidding.

"Starting price is 100 million Yen", the auctioneer says and almost everyone's bidding numbers are up in the air. The bidding continues and Donald joins.

"Guys, four more vans pulled up to the entrance. They must know you're there, you have to leave now.", Theodore says as I curse under my breath.

"Let the S.W.A.T team in now. We have to get that bomb out of here no matter what." I say as I try to find an escape route for Donald and I to go through.

Suddenly we're surrounded by armed men pointing guns at us. Dominic walks over to us and says to Donald, "I'd recognize those faces anywhere Agent D. You're a celebrity in my line of work."

Almost immediately, Dominic points a gun at my head and just as Donald is about to step forward. Dominic points a finger at him. "You move, I'll shoot her and trust me, its better to not call my bluff". Just then the S.W.A.T team moved in and Dominic pulled the trigger aiming at my shoulder.