I don’t care. Nor do I intend to wait around for the outcome of the fight.

Some of the guests have fled, and some are engaged in one-on-one battles with my people. A voice buzzes in my ear, “We have clear shots. You can move.”

Austin’s voice is reassuring.

“Got it,” I mutter.

Holding Thea carefully to myself, I begin running.

Anybody who comes after me is shot at by Austin and his team of snipers.

I hear Sam’s voice now, “Portal is opening. Move. Now.”

I see the soft ...