20

'Jesus H. Christ! What the hell was that?'

After-echoes of the blast rumbled like ruin and damnation.

The young couple struggled into their clothes in darkness. The power was off. Every window in the house seemed shattered.

'You don't think the ship exploded?' Arley asked him.

Ian gave her a look. 'More like the bastards blew it up! C'mon, let's go find out what the hell is going on!'