"That's not an exit." Damon said. "It's the only option we've got." I said. I started towards it, but Damon caught my wrist. "Stay behind me." Damon said. "Absolutely not." I said. "Vespera, this isn't the time to argue." Damon said. "Then stop giving me reasons." I said. He looked ready to haul me over his shoulder, but the floor shook violently beneath us, and a crack split the concrete near the console. That settled the argument. We ran and Callum and the other warriors that were trapped followed close behind as we descended the staircase, the emergency lights flashing red across the walls. The passage was narrow enough that our shoulders nearly brushed the metal panels, and the air grew colder with every step. Behind us, something exploded. The blast threw me against the wal

