The spider moved, its feet emitting an unsettling screech followed by the sound of steam hissing from its body—a symphony accompanying the crash of the buildings its legs were clinging to. For the first time, Noor was grateful for the darkness and that the sun had not yet risen; otherwise, being discovered by this accursed creature of metal and wires would have been far easier.
The spider was directly above Noor. He held his breath, closed his eyes, and waited for the spider to pass by, praying with all his heart that he would not be discovered. But it seemed his luck had betrayed him as well.
Suddenly, the spider stopped moving. The next moment, it began to tilt its body, aiming its luminous eye toward the car Noor was hiding under. He felt the light flood around him, illuminating his hiding place. Fear shot through his veins until he felt unable to move. His power would never enable him to defeat this thing.
