Chapter Forty

Reese’s POV

She inadvertently squeezed Troy’s hand when the vehicles stopped in front of the Beta House. She had no idea how she was supposed to keep herself together. People stood on the porch but she knew their bodies weren’t there anymore.

“You don’t have to do this right now, Reese.” Troy’s thumb rubbed circles into her hand and she looked down briefly.

“I have to,” she whispered.

“Okay, I’ll be with you every step of the way,” Troy said and she nodded her head. “Drake, speak to whoever’s in charge and find out what they know.”

Troy opened his door but he kept a firm grip on Reese’s hand. Russo walked on Reese’s other side and she was glad now that he was there. He shielded her from view and spoke to the warriors on her behalf. Troy had only nodded his head at Russo, giving him the go-ahead to proceed.

She walked into the house and inhaled sharply. She could smell their blood. Her body started to tremble and Russo looked at her over his shoulder. “Give me the word and I’ll get you