#Chapter 164: Familiar Faces

The compound crashed to the ground, trapping people in the rubble. I didn’t let myself feel a twinge of guilt as I lost sight of Alyx and the guard. That was for later. I dragged myself to my feet and climbed over the ruins of the garden wall. On the other side, the compound was in chaos. People ran toward the house, their shouts cutting heavily through the winter silence. Others were sprawled across the ground, bleeding or crying. I ran past them, heading for the front gate. No one noticed me. Most of the people here didn’t know what I looked like, and the ones who did were too focused on helping the people trapped in the house. The guards at the gate hadn’t left their post, though. “I need to get out,” I said, panting as I ran up to them. “Ronan’s orders.” The taller one eyed me, a frown crossing his face. “I don’t know you.” “That’s not my problem.” He took a step forward, reaching for his gun. I let the energy crash through me again, and the ground rippled, taking both guard