Malrik POV

“They shut it down to weaken and trap the intruders,” Roarke said, his voice trembling with fury he could barely contain. “Claimed they’d go back in the morning, after the silver had finished its work, and wipe out whoever was left.”

My jaw locked, fists curling tight at my sides.

“And the others?” I asked, though I already knew the answer would fall short.

“He swore they were certain everyone made it out. Said none of you were reachable, but insisted he was ...