Sarah woke to alarms blaring through the Sanctuary.
She jumped out of bed. Francis was already moving, pulling on boots.
"What is happening?" Sarah demanded.
"Breach. Someone triggered the perimeter sensors." Francis tossed her a jacket. "Get Emma. Meet in the safe room."
"Where are you going?"
"To help Marcus defend the entrance."
Francis ran out before Sarah could argue. She rushed to Emma's room. Her daughter was sitting up in bed, eyes wide with fear.
"Mommy? What is that sound?"
"We have to go, baby. Right now." Sarah picked up Emma and her stuffed rabbit. "Hold on tight."
She ran through the corridors. Other families were doing the same. Heading deeper into the mountain. To the reinforced safe room where non-combatants would hide.
Diana appeared beside Sarah. "Give me Emma.
