Chapter 278

Xena's POV

"Thank you, Jericho whispered, his voice breaking with relief. 'Thank you so much.*

'We need to move quickly,' Logan said, already turning toward the exit. "If what you're saying is true about the bond, time is critical."

Ryder stepped forward. "What about Wiley's remaining forces? We killed him and Tatum, but there could still be loyalists."

"With both Wiley and Tatum dead, they'll be looking explained.

new leadership. Some might scatter, others might try to claim power for themselves, Jericho

"Then we need to secure that facility completely," I said. "We can't leave those weapons and serums for someone else to find."

Logan nodded. 'I'll send teams to sweep the entire compound. But first, let's get to Tansy."

'I want to go with you," I said firmly, my voice cutting through the sudden silence in the room.

turned to stare at me with identical expressions of shock and

immediately, moving closer to my bed. "You

in no condition to-"

the Luna," I interrupted, my voice growing stronger despite the pain radiating through my body. "I have the right to be involved in all decisions that affect our territory and our people. And let's not forget-I'm

hung in the air like a challenge. Both men looked at each other, then back at me, clearly recognizing the

Ryder said softly, his eyes

"And I won't be sidelined anymore. Penelope is my friend, and this

running his hand through

with finality. "Either you take me with you, or I'll find my own way there. Your

and I could see the internal battle playing across

reluctantly. "But you follow medical protocols.

but he nodded

already heading toward the door with

hit by a freight train. Pain shot through my ribs, my legs felt like jelly, and my left

hit me like a physical blow, but I forced myself to push those thoughts aside.

support myself, I muttered "Fuck" under my breath and began the agonizing process of moving toward the edge of the bed. Every inch was a battle, my body protesting with waves of pain that made

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