The mountain screamed.
Stone cracked. Dust fell like rain. The ancient tunnels and chambers that had housed Omega's nest for weeks groaned under the strain of Darwin's unstable power.
Nox ran.
His body flickered—Dark Matter carrying him through walls, through debris, through the collapsing tunnels. He found Fey first, her back against a wall, her blue hair matted with dust and blood.
"Where's Julian?" Fey demanded.
"Buying us time." Nox grabbed her arm. "Move."
They found Zoe in the next chamber, her beast form battered but still standing. Dori was beside her, pistol empty, hands shaking. Specter emerged from the shadows, her violet eyes scanning for threats.
Nox pointed toward the exit. "Go. Now. The mountain is coming down."
They ran.
Behind them, the mountain's death throes grew louder.
Julian stood in the center of the collapsing chamber, Eclipse Breaker in his hand, his dark blue eyes fixed on Darwin.
