"Stay here with the kids," I instructed Emma as I gently handed over Keith and Kira to her. "I need to go help Dylan find Emily.” Emma's eyes grew wide and her face turned pale. “What? No, Daniel. What if… what if we are attacked?" she stammered. "I don't know how to defend myself. You know that.” I placed my hands firmly on her shoulders, trying to calm her trembling body. "Emma, listen to me," I said, speaking in a low, steady tone. "No one is going to find you here. This is a safe place, I assure you. You just need to keep the kids quiet and stay hidden." She still looked skeptical, her eyes shifting to the children, who were watching us with wide, curious eyes. "But what if…" "Emma, please," I cut in, maintaining eye contact. "You can do this. I need you to be strong, for the kids. Please.” The children must have picked up on the tension in the air. They looked up at us with wide, scared eyes. Kira reached out her small hand, pulling on Emma's sleeve. "Are we in trouble, Aunti
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