“Anyone who is close enough, get to the cells and stop Maximus” I hear Xander’s command as it comes through the link. His voice is rough and I can feel his entire command through the bond. Others that hear the call don’t answer but I can hear a lot of movement outside. I am on my feet in a flash as I exit the cabin. I know that he told me not to leave but something tells me that I need to be there.

“Xander…” I call his name through the bond.

“Tika, oh god. I messes up. I really messed up. I’m so sorry. I didn’t know what it...