Natasha watches what Rick is doing with a pounding heart. Inwardly, she prayed that no trace of the room would be detected by the councilors. Rick walked around the room, researching every corner until he missed nothing. Natasha subconsciously held her breath.
"Why are you so tense, Natasha?" asked Gena.
Natasha just arched a fake smile and tried to relax more.
"Someone was here and it wasn't you. Am I right?" Rick asked suddenly, making Natasha's heart feel like it was about to burst.
"That's not possible. Only you guys and I know how to get into this room. Even if someone came in here, of course, he couldn't open this book," Natasha answered quickly, defending herself.
"Is that true?" asked Rick.
He then came closer to the book and touched the top. Rick closed his eyes as he touched the book and Natasha suddenly felt her knees go weak.
"What did you find, Rick?" asked Brittany curiously, after a few minutes of silence.
