Chapter 154

IZZY POV

I heard the ceiling collapse, and I squeezed my eyes shut as tight as I could, praying that Troi was able to get the last baby out before the ton of dirt and rocks cascaded down, crushing them. 

I listened intently, trying to hear anything other than the frantic beating of my heart.  Nothing.  The tons of soil separating me from the entrance of the cave muffled any sort of noise that might be going on.  I couldn’t hear if a rescue was in progress or if a baby was buried, crying out for me.  I shook my head, trying to clear my mind of that horrible mental picture. 

First thing first.  I needed to get out of this bed.  I twisted my arms, trying to work the silver off from my wrists.  Troi had immediately began gnawing them the second she found me.  I stopped her.   It was more important for her to get the babies out of here and she acted like she understood, taking each bundle out carefully