Chapter 0779

When he was finished, my heart was in my throat.

"So you're going into the arena anyway," I breathed.

Enzo nodded. "While the panther and I create a distraction, you, Luke, and Tyler can join the crowd. Start spreading the word: that Mila is planning to kill everyone after the ceremony. Those who are only here out of fear and not true admiration of Mila will begin to panic, and they'll join our side."

"And then what?" I asked.

"Then," Enzo explained, "we'll evacuate as many people as possible. And the panther and I... We'll kill Mila."

The plan felt rushed and erratic, but it was all we had. At least there was the comfort of knowing that my father's forces would likely arrive soon to help, and Matt and the others were waiting outside as well to help herd the evacuees toward the village.

wouldn't be perfect. There would likely

it was all

say something else, though, I was suddenly startled by voices-voices

More guards.

on, just in time before

harsh voice that was made even more grating by the metallic echo of his helmet. "You were supposed to be

felt Enzo stiffen beside me, no doubt readying himself for a confrontation

looked over at Enzo, taking

height with a curt nod. "Of course, sir.

a few long moments, and during those moments, I wondered if he had seen through our ruse-maybe he had seen the flash of my hair before I hid it beneath the helmet, or maybe he had noticed the way my stolen uniform seemed to hang loosely on my

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