The chaos inside the party hall erupted faster than anyone could process. Music and laughter that had filled the room just moments ago were replaced by startled cries and panicked gasps.
Students scattered, some gripping friends, others freezing in place, caught in the shock of the intrusion. Of course this would happen during the party, Jae thought, scanning the room.
His eyes went straight to the direction of the door, and his mind snapped instantly to the two people he cared about most in that moment, Elise and Yuna. Neither could face this alone, and he refused to let them.
He turned to Tirel, urgency clear in his tone. "We have to find them," he said, voice low but firm.
Tirel's eyes flicked around the hall as she processed the sudden onslaught. Great, just what I needed, she thought, her fingers twitching as a spark of fire flared lightly at her palms.
