Chapter 2069

The beeping grew louder, echoing from above the air raid shelter. A rush of unease tightened around Kingsley's chest. Suddenly, his eyes widened in realization, and he grabbed Abigail's wrist. "Run! They're about to blow this place up!" Abigail instinctively yanked her arm free and sprinted ahead. For a brief moment, they kept pace, but as the tunnel tightened, Kingsley began to lag behind. Just as they reached the light, a series of explosions rang out from within the shelter, unleashing a violent shockwave that rippled through the space. Abigail reached the surface first but didn't stop. Glancing back, she saw thick, black smoke chasing after Kingsley like a beast on the hunt. Without a second thought, she seized the moment. As he broke through the blast, she lunged and tackled him to the right side of the entrance. They hit the ground, narrowly avoiding the final blast. Dirt and debris showered over them, but they had escaped the worst of it. The dust slowly settled, leaving