"My father…" My voice was hoarse. "He—he knew about this. He knew I was the key."
Dimitri's expression darkened. "Dominic?"
I nodded. "He left the Venom for me. That's why Ali wants it so badly."
Dimitri stood, pulling me up with him. "Then we need to get out of here. Now."
Footsteps echoed in the distance.
We weren't alone.
The Escape
Dimitri moved fast, shoving me behind him as he drew his gun.
I tightened my grip on the Venom, my pulse hammering. The chamber was collapsing, the ground shaking beneath us.
"Move!" Dimitri barked.
We ran.
The cave's entrance was barely visible through the falling debris. Dimitri fired at the approaching shadows, his aim precise, his movements sharp. I forced my legs to keep moving, my fingers curled protectively around the Venom.
As we burst into the night air, the entire cave rumbled.
"Zahra, jump!" Dimitri ordered.
I didn't hesitate.