Chapter Thirty-Two
Purity soldiers poured into the lobby.
Xiu unleashed what sounded like an entire magazine on them, the sound almost deafening as it echoed through the corridors.
‘They’re on you,’ Andrey whispered into his throat mike.
Gleb was huddled next to him behind a half-wall. The pressure of Andrey’s hand on his shoulder kept him quiet and in place while the soldiers rushed past.
Xiu’s voice came through his earpiece, mixed with the sound of boots as she raced up the stairwell.
‘Xiu to Jay. If you can hear me, I’m bringing the party to you.’
Without microphones, they couldn’t reply, but hopefully they were ready.
The last of the soldiers moved past, but Andrey kept his hand on Gleb’s shoulder. They weren’t moving yet.
Aviary spoke next, her words slow and weak. ‘Aviary t
