Beth stumbled into the lobby. Her legs felt like rubber bands beneath her, but there was enough adrenaline running through her system to keep her upright.
The lobby was mostly empty. There were still a few people huddled around the far door, some pushing and shoving to get out, others trying to sneak one last look. She didn’t recognize anyone.
Good, that meant that everyone she cared about was far away and out of danger.
Beth tried the door to the stairs but it wouldn’t budge.
Crap. Somebody had probably panicked and locked it as they went in there for cover.
Beth went to the elevator and pressed the button. Miracle of miracles, the doors opened immediately. She stepped inside.
She drew in a deep breath, her first since she’d been shot. She was letting it out when she realized that someone had slipped in behind her just before the elevator doors slid closed.
Beth spun around and came face to face with the man who wanted to kill her.
Chapter 14