Chapter 42
Ben went ahead with Karsa to show the way, while Maya brought up the rear with Erika and András. As they got further away from the trees and closer to the door leading to the next room, both Ben’s and Maya’s heartbeats quickened. It seemed unbelievable that this whole madness might actually come to an end, and that they might be able to return home at last.
The door was ajar, just like the first time they were there, but there was no shaft of light projected onto the floor. Ben hesitantly took hold of the door handle and gave Maya an encouraging look. She smiled back at him. Holding his breath, he slowly pressed down on the handle and gave the door a shove. Karsa and the other rebels were standing, ready for action, with golden spheres in their hands. But nothing happened. The
