Team A doubled back, rejoining Team D at the main gate.
“Teams B and C are gone—most likely eliminated,” the Team A leader announced, his voice strained. “I’m calling for reinforcements. Hold this exit.”
He scanned the assembled members. Thirty-one of them. With thirty-one rifles aimed down the corridor, the second Wraith appeared he would be torn to shreds.
Then a flicker of confusion crossed his face. He counted them again. Something was