If the distances of two points $P$ and $Q$ on the parabola $y^2 = 4ax$ from its focus are $4$ and $9$ respectively,then what is the distance of the point of intersection of the tangents at $P$ and $Q$ from the focus?
- A$8$
- B$6$
- C$5$
- D$13$
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