Victor's POV
As I ran, another thought struck me. I skidded to a stop and turned back.
"Abel!" I barked. "Contact the border checkpoint now and tell them I'm on my way."
He pulled out his phone immediately, his fingers moving fast across the screen. I watched his face, waiting for confirmation.
But then his expression darkened.
"What?" I demanded.
"No one is picking up. I have tried the main line, the emergency line, and even Marcus's personal phone. Nothing."
My blood turned to ice. "Keep trying. And get those warriors moving."
I didn't wait for his response. I turned and ran again, my boots pounding against the floor.
The main entrance was just ahead. I could see the heavy wooden doors, could see the moonlight streaming through the windows on either side.
But as I got closer,
