Chapter 57

I’m trembling uncontrollably too terrified to move or think clearly. What’s happening down there? With three cars, how many men is Sebastian facing on his own? I’ve got to help him!

I set the gun down and fish in the backpack for a flashlight. I find it and switch it on to light up the space. I stick my arms through the sleeves of the shirt and pull on the jogging pants. The bag also contains wads of cash, a cell phone, false IDs for us, another gun, and some energy bars and water.

I hear muffled noises, the crashing of glass, and the bumping of furniture being knocked over.

“Oh, God, Ben,” I cry, clamping my hands over my mouth. I know Bash told me to stay inside

I grab the gun out of the bag and stick in my pants pocket. I take the gun Bash gave and bring it to bear. I struggle with the door for a bit but manage to yank it open. I’m dripping with sweat as I shove the boxes aside.

I pause as I stand in the closet, mentally preparing myself to do what needs to be done. I could be