Chapter 162

** Paige’s POV ** Through the glass, I see them… Ryder and Remy. Their bodies tense, eyes glowing faintly gold in the darkness. Even from here, I can feel their energy, wild and alive, humming through the air like static before a storm. Relief slams through me so hard my knees almost give way. They’re alive. They’re still fighting. For a moment, the rest of the world fades. Ryder’s gaze finds mine through the window, sharp and steady, his wolf close enough to the surface that I can almost see him. It’s the look he gives when he’s already decided what comes next. My eyes move to Remy next, his wolf just as close as Rye’s. His eyes give more away though, and a trickle of fear runs down my spine. They’re not here to tell us it’s safe. Right on cue, Callen’s voice cuts through the air, harsh and commanding. “Evacuation! Move now!” I turn as he storms into the room, issuing orders even as he moves. “Leo, Parker, shift and flank. Jake, Poppy… grab all the medical supplies you can carry witho