Laura’s POV. “3 o’clock, Laura.” I pressed the earpiece against my ears to better hear Cordelia’s heads-up. I wasted no time and dashed over to the east. We received information that a few rouges were fortifying the Lotus Valley, so we headed there right off the bat. My limbs were heavy, and I felt drained after two days of traveling, but I could never complain because we had to do our job. Would coffee do the trick? I hoped so. I couldn’t even say goodbye to Damian. And according to my stand-in, who is the general, the Alpha King is pissed because of it. I mentally laughed while running because I couldn’t stop picturing him sulking and making a hilarious face. I’m certain his expression is priceless, and I’m dying to witness it. “We’ll be dead when we get home,” threatened Leia. “W

