Flashback ( PDFDrive )

built into the Warden’s band. “See that flashing dot? That’s Alvar.
And see that glowing line? That’s the back gate. Look how close they
are—and getting closer every second.”
“His heart rate’s elevated too,” Dex added, pointing to a blinking
red light next to the screen.
Biana looked as pale as Sophie felt as she stared at the screen,
watching the flashing dot creep closer to the glowing line.
“Okay,” Sophie said, reaching for Fitz’s free hand—as much to
steady him as she was trying to steady herself. “If you think you
should press the button, then—”
“I do,” Fitz said before she could finish.
Click!
“Was something supposed to happen?” Biana whispered when the
tiny lights kept flashing.
“Yeah, the cuff should’ve glowed green and the screen should’ve
gone blank,” Dex said as Fitz pressed the switch again and again. “I
don’t understand. I tested it a billion times.” He placed his hand over
the bracelet. “The tech feels fine.”
But when he pressed the button himself, nothing happened.
“Could Alvar have done something to the part around his ankle?”
Keefe asked.
Before Dex could answer, Fitz let out a frustrated growl and yanked
the bracelet off his wrist, flinging it into the darkness as hard as he
could.
“Why’d you do that?” Dex snapped. “I could’ve made some
adjustments.”
“We don’t have time. We need to get to Everglen now.” Fitz turned
to Sophie, grabbing her hands. “You can teleport us there, right? Even