Chapter 167: Vermix Lair Part 3

He's rigid, emitting fury like I've never seen. Eyes wide and livid, he absorbs my appearance, his free hand shaking into a fist. I haven't seen him this enraged since Mantis got a hold of me. And I'm pretty sure I didn't look as beat up then as I do now. Racing over, Reid shoots the rope above my head but catches me before I fall. Threading his head between my bound arms, he swiftly scoops me up, cradling me to his chest with an iron hold. Still clutching his Traxpire, his pained eyes flicker between mine, fury haunting his expression.

"I'm here, baby," he says through gritted teeth. "Just hold on."

"Reid..."

"God - your face," he growls, squeezing me to him. "Just hold onto me. I've got you."

Grabbing an unconscious Pallooloo under his arm, Sampson flies in front of us, racing over the walls. "Go!"