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THE REMAINING GUARDS at the door gave us a startled look, but I ran straight past.
“Find shelter!”
I hoped Thayu and Nicha were following, because—
An explosion rocked the ground. I yanked Raanu to me and sheltered her against the wall just inside the hub room. The shockwave tore through the corridor, bringing clouds of dust. Plaster rained down from the ceiling.
Holy s**t. What sort of stuff was it that Sheydu had given me?
The noise outside calmed down, fading to the crackle of flames. Thick smoke drifted into the door. I peered, but couldn’t see Thayu and Nicha, or anyone else for that matter.
A chill took hold of me. They were all right, weren’t they?
I had to believe they were. There was nothing I could do.
The hub showed little sign of activity.
The walls were mostly dar
