Chapter 161

“Nathan!”

Jim’s call came too late. Before Nathan could think to act, Jim had already been propelled into the cave wall by an unseen force and the lights on their hardhats flickered.

“Jim!” he called, but Jim was up a second later and charged into the room. “Wait!” Nathan followed after him, hearing the running feet of the others behind him even as their lights flickered further and went out.

Nathan knew he was right at the mouth where Jim had run in, but he couldn’t see anything. He felt Alex bump into him from behind, recognizing her smaller frame. The next second, Nathan and Alex were pushed roughly aside against the opening’s wall as Sasha dove past them, apparently knowing something they didn’t. Nathan only got the briefest glimpse of flashing red eyes that told him what was happening. He still couldn’t see more than an inch in front of his face.

“Stay here!” Nathan called to Alex.