KAIA'S POV
The sound of the back door being forced open caused the entire hall to freeze.
All eyes turned in that direction, and warriors readied themselves to fight if need be.
There were heavy groans and voices, followed by the sound of rushed footsteps pounding down the hallway.
Relief washed through the hall at the familiar faces that appeared seconds later.
My eyes widened as I finally let out the breath I hadn't even realized I was holding the whole time.
“Jordan!” I shouted in relief the moment I saw him rush in through the main hallway, flanked by two warriors. His chest was heaving, sweat poured down his temple, and claw marks on his left arm dripped blood onto the floor as he walked. He swallowed visibly as his eyes scanned the chaos, as if trying to absorb everything at on
