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Alarms blared as people scattered around the hospital, with nurses and doctors racing to safeguard patients while others looked for the source of the explosion. Lila's heart was pounding as she grasped Ethan's hand, her pulse racing as she met eyes with Thomas.

“Stay close to me," Thomas stated forcefully, his stare steely. "We don't have much time."

Ethan winced and struggled to his feet