CHAPTER FIFTEEN
Automatic fire-extinguishing systems kicked in, spraying the entire area with thick white foam. Toni’s skin tingled and stung from tiny cuts and burns. Sounds were muffled, her ears ringing. Even so, she could just make out the many pairs of feet converging in their direction.
“That would be our cue to exit.” Mate said.
Toni shook her head. “We’ve still got work to do.” She pulled her trousers away from her clammy skin and swept dust and building particles from her hands. The smell of burnt wood, carbon, and foam hung heavily in the air, forcing a harsh cough from her lungs. They had to get out of here.
“I have movement coming up on all sides,” the C-bot said.
She’d already spotted the bobbing lights in the distance.
Khegh it! A plan … a plan would be icy. Eyes dartin
