Chapter Summary:

John creates a stasis field around the portal to prevent Isis from returning to Earth too quickly. As Isis and her crew arrive, she attempts to negotiate with John, who is cautious about her intentions. The chapter culminates in a power struggle as Isis uses her charms to manipulate John, leading to a complex interplay of control and desire, while she seeks to gain access to the technology of the Box for her own ambitions.

 

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