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He winced “Can’t wait”

She and the rest of the crowd clapped and sang along with the band Anywhere i

n the world, even at the head of battle, would be less painful Except Rachel Even if tonight was their last night, it orth the pain of the noise

A hoodedcae The h the croith rude detere, he went below the stand

Near the stage, children danced to the music

Lev's hackles rose Danger

He focused his super senses on the hooded man’s backpack His nose picked up the scent of plastic Boh to kill thousands The children Rachel

Lev grabbed Rachel, gave her a quick possessive kiss, and then broke away

She called, “Wait”

He shoved people out of the way The boo off with the fireworks Less than six minutes No time to warn the croould panic Stampede Crush men, women, and children in their path

The hooded man placed the backpack under the steps and slowly stepped ahile the trumpet player did a solo and the crowd applauded He clapped as if he too enjoyed the music

Lev slah force to knock hirabbed the backpack and dashed toward the river He ran with enhanced olf speed Faster than a racehorse in full stride He heard the near silent ping of the countdown Four minutes at most

Lev dove into the river and sith powerful strokes Away from the crowd and boats crowded in the water

He focused his powerful night vision and located deep waters One more minute

No time to detonate it