A lockdown was issued the absolute instant there was an attack by terrorists inside the campus grounds. The order came directly from the University director and was immediately relayed to all the students. Movement in and out of the campus was suspended without exception; no one could enter, and no one could escape the university.
Max paced frantically in front of Elara's office, a deeply worried look frozen on her face.
The lockdown had come so quickly, leaving her completely trapped inside the campus just as their plan to travel back to the city by ship had finally come together. She needed to reach Lyra, who was still safely outside the campus, and from there, they were supposed to catch the vessel together.
