Chapter 138

Dust and smoke choked the air as the tremors from the explosion subsided. Davin sprinted through the narrow corridor, his heart pounding in sync with the chaotic noises echoing from every direction. He glanced back only once to see Nicholas struggling against his grip. The panicked fear on Nicholas’s face was almost satisfying, but Davin knew better than to let his guard down.

The emergency exit door loomed ahead. Davin reached it, yanking it open to reveal a dark, spiraling staircase leading down. He bolted down the stairs, the sound of his footsteps reverberating off the metal walls. Each step was a race against time and chaos, his thoughts racing faster than his legs could carry him. He could hear the muffled sounds of gunfire and shouting from above, the battle still raging fiercely.

At the bottom of the stairs, Davin burst into a dimly lit basement. The room was cluttered with old crates, barrels, and discarded machinery. He took a moment to catch his breath, scanning the space f