ZORA

I froze with my hand up, few inches from the door.

This was the fifth time I tried to knock on Alpha Joe's door.

If I didn't do this, innocent soldiers' lives would be at stake, and I don't even want to think what Ryker would do to me

"Oh, for goodness sake," a voice groaned behind me, "Just get this over with. It's infuriating to watch you hesitate like you have an option."

I didn't need to look back to know my third least favorite person was behind me.

"Go away, Wesley."

He came ...