Chapter 35

**KAELIA**

When the countdown ended and I heard Bas scream, I was afraid he was going to get in the way of the blast and possibly get hurt. So, I leapt out from under the desk and raced for the door, ready to throw it open and put a stop to the madness. My hand was on the bolt and my eyes were closed. I was just about to turn the lock when I heard him speaking again. The superiority in his voice,