Just as that scream rang out, an explosion followed. The ballroom instantly erupted into chaos.

I instinctively protected my belly, and just when I thought I couldn't dodge in time, I fell into a familiar, warm embrace.

"Derek—"

The smell of burning filled my nostrils. Another explosion went off, sending people scrambling in panic.

"Oh my God, it's acid!" People's screams only intensified the panic. Everyone rushed to escape, pushing so hard that Derek and I ...