Chapter 26: Through the Fire
I barely felt the cold air bite into my skin as I ran. The gravel crunched beneath my feet, each step echoing in the eerie silence. Reid clung to my back, his arms wrapped tightly around my neck. I couldn’t let him go—not now, not ever.
“Are they still behind us?” I whispered over my shoulder, my breath coming in sharp bursts.
Precious’s voice trembled. “I—I think so. I heard footsteps a moment ago.”
I slowed down, carefully lowering Reid to the ground. “Stay close to me,” I said, crouching to meet his tear-streaked face. “Don’t let go of Precious’s hand. No matter what happens, you stay with her. Do you hear me?”
Reid nodded, his wide eyes brimming with fear. “But what about you, Mum?” I don't know if she's coming or not, but I was so much worri
