Chapter 80

Tai hadn’t registered what had happened. She could taste blood—the bitter taste burned her mouth. She could feel that her fingers were drenched in it, covering every inch of her skin, marking her with the horror she had just inflicted.

She was responsible for another death.

“Go!” Ace yelled. “Faster!” He was pushing her forward. Her feet moved, stepping effortlessly over fallen logs and dips in the ground. Ace was behind her, frantically looking around, praying they weren’t being followed.

Ahead were Brandon and Raiden, setting the path through the woods. Both were in shock, but both were desperate to put as much distance between them and Rogue as possible.

“Where are we going?” Ace shouted. “We need to hide somewhere—”

“I know! I have a plan!” Brandon called. “Just trust me!”

Ace just stared at Brandon’s back as they ran. Brandon had jumped into action as soon as