NOLA
The hum of the dampeners changed, the smooth frequency turning into a jagged, sputtering whine before cutting out entirely. The silence that followed was deafening.
"He cut the power," Silas said, his voice calm despite the situation. "He’s trying to drop the field so the Shadow Pack can find us."
"Silas, stay with Nola," Rhett commanded, his voice sounding like it was coming from a wolf rather than a man. "The backup generators will kick in in thirty seconds. When they do, lock this door and don't open it for anyone but me."
"Rhett, wait!" I cried, reaching out for him in the dark.
I felt his hand find mine, his skin scorching hot, and he pulled me into a quick, desperate kiss that tasted of copper and rain. "Stay behind the steel, Nola. I’m going to go deal with the rat."
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