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.

at me with identical expressions of shock and

closer to my bed. "You

in no condition to-"

interrupted, my voice growing stronger despite the pain radiating through my body. "I have the right to be involved in all decisions

hung in the air like a challenge. Both men looked at each

your rank," Ryder said softly, his eyes pleading. "This

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

heavily, running his hand through his hair.

me with you, or I'll find my own way there.

see the internal battle playing across his features.

you follow medical protocols. No

he nodded grimly. "I'll get the doctor to prep

Jericho to the helicopter, Logan said, already

screamed in protest. It felt like I'd been hit by a freight train. Pain shot through my ribs, my legs felt like jelly, and my left arm... I caught sight of

mood. The reality of my loss hit me like a physical blow, but I forced myself to push those thoughts aside.

process of moving toward the edge

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