Miss Kelly was standing near the entrance of the largest tent, her arms crossed, her expression tired but calm. She looked up when Alina approached.
"Miss Kelly," Alina said. "Where is everyone? The warriors—"
"Gone," Miss Kelly said. "Lord Dante and the others. King Corvus. Alpha Ryker. Count Vladimir. King Boulder. They all went after the worm king's remaining followers. Every nest. Every egg. Every trace."
She looked toward the dark sky.
"By tomorrow, or maybe the day after, the worms will be extinct."
Alina's heart lifted.
"Extinct?"
Miss Kelly nodded. "Gone. Forever. No more attacks. No more children taken. No more families destroyed."
Alina felt tears prick at her eyes.
"That's wonderful."
Miss Kelly smiled. "Yes. It is."
Alina looked around again. "Where is Boo? Is he okay?"
Miss Kelly's smile widened. "He's fine. He woke up a little while ago. He's with his friends."
"His friends?"
"Class D. They're all together. Over by the big tree."
