The gunshot rang my ears.
For a second, everything slowed.
Stone exploded where Grim had been standing only a heartbeat before. Dust filled
the underground chamber as he shoved me behind the old generator with enough
force to knock the breath out of my lungs.
Another shot cracked overhead.
The metal hatch slammed shut again.
"They're pinning us down!" Hawk shouted.
Cal dropped beside the generator, his pistol aimed towards the opening.
"They've got the high ground."
My heart hammered so hard I could barely hear.
Grim knelt beside me.
"You hit?"
I shook my head.
"No."
His eyes searched my face anyway, checking for blood or injuries before finally
nodding.
"Good."
He started to stand.
Without thinking, I grabbed his wrist.
"Don't."
He looked down at my hand.
"They'll k
