Lena's POV
A call came just after dark. Ezra put it on speaker so everyone could hear the voice on the other end.
It was one of the night guards from the east wing. Panic under the words.
“Warden’s got the full list. Your names. The girls’ names. He’s mobilizing in the morning. If you’re still in the city by sunrise he’ll find you.”
The line went dead.
Silence filled the room.
Sadie was the first to speak. “So that’s it. We run or we get dragged back.”
Ronan’s hand settled on the back of her neck.
“You’re not getting dragged anywhere.”
Declan’s arm was already around my waist.
“We had an exit route before you two ever walked into that block. It’s ready. New papers. A place three states away that doesn’t ask questions. We leave tonight.”
Ezra looked at me and Sadie in turn. “T
