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Together we were as one.
There was no other choice.
And anyone who tried to tear us apart would face the wrath of three savage lions.
CHAPTER 24
Lauren
Boom!
“What the fuck was that?” Titus hissed as he moved to the window.
Daylight had broken, but the darkness from the oncoming storm created a series of ominous shadows.
“Trees are down, and the wind is picking up,” Zeus answered.
I moved to my computer and to the satellite highlighting weather. We’d regained it only an hour before, but I had a feeling given the proximity of the typhoon, the connection would be short lived. “Fast approaching. We have maybe an hour before it arrives.” While the rain had come in bands, it was barely drizzling now, but we were just at the beginning of the huge storm.
“The sound wasn’t trees falling,” Titus snarled, swinging his head around.
“Then what was it?” Carrie asked, her voice tinged with the same heavy dose of anxiety I felt.
The lioness had hung on, but from what I could tell, she had maybe a couple of hours before she’d lose her battle. I moved to the table, rubbing my hand on her muzzle. “I’m sorry, baby girl. I’ve done everything I could.” The sadness was overwhelming.
“Then what the hell was it? There’s flying debris outside. Maybe parts of the building.” Zeus was crazed with anxiety.
I curled my fingers, taking several deep breaths as I walked back to the larger room.
“No, the building is too secure,” Peter insisted.
Glancing around the room, I realize Dr. Douglas had mysteriously disappeared. We’d regrouped in the medical facility, deciding to stay close together. While we hadn’t seen any sightings of Kyle and the others, they were still on the island and they were still armed and very dangerous.
“We’re missing someone,” I gritted out. He’d acted strangely since returning after our round of passion, his eyes entirely different, his demeanor aloof. “Bastard.”
I didn’t trust him at all.
“Fuck him,” Thor said in his usual commanding way.
The electricity suddenly went out, leaving the room in a slight orange haze. Instantly, prickles danced on my skin.
Shit. As expected, the satellite was down again. The island was effectively cut off.
“There’s a backup generator,” Peter said. He’d been the one to account for every amenity in the facility. “Five seconds.”
Yet five seconds passed and there was no light. Another ten and I sensed the lions becoming restless.
Another boom and Alexander rushed into the room. “We have problems.”
Titus’ snarl was loud. “What?”
“A sighting. Two men with weapons.”
Thor glanced in my direction. “We need to stop them.”
All three wanted to drive them out and eliminate the threat.
It was obvious they’d done something to the generator. At least there was some light outside. “Go. We’ll be safe here. I’ll lock the door behind you. Keep us safe.” Even as I encouraged them, I was still fearful. Maybe the soldiers and Dr. Abbott were trying to seek refuge and nothing else. However, I would guard the test results with my life.
