Chapter 19: The Close In
“Where is Alex?” Precious’s voice trembled as she clutched Reid tightly, her eyes darting to the door Alex had stepped through hours ago.
I didn’t have an answer for her. My throat felt dry, and my legs were restless as I paced the cramped space of the cabin. Alex was supposed to check the perimeter and come back immediately. That was hours ago.
The clock ticked past midnight. Each passing second felt like the tightening of a noose.
“I can’t just sit here,” I muttered, grabbing a flashlight from the kitchen counter.
“Mum,” Reid’s small voice stopped me in my tracks. “Don’t go. Please.”
His words made my chest tighten. Reid rarely pleaded like this, and the fear in his voice shook me. But I couldn’t let fear paralyze me. Alex had gone outside for us—
