*Maddox*

My mouth drops open as I stare at my Beta, unable to comprehend what I’ve just heard.

“Gone?” I repeat. “What do you mean they’re gone?”

With a loud sigh, Commander Fife says, “Sir, I’m so sorry. I stepped away for a few moments. Alpha Jordan was causing a ruckus. When I came back, my two soldiers whom I’d left in command were knocked out on the ground, and the keys were gone.”

“But… how?” I don’t even know how to ask the questions ...