“Eloise!”
Eloise feels her shoulder being shaken roughly. “Eloise, wake up!” Nicholas whispers urgently.
“Okay, I’m awake. What’s wrong?”
Nicholas tosses clothes at her. “Get dressed,” he says, pulling on his pants. “Quickly, we don’t have time!”
Her mind scrambles as she tugs at her clothes and slips on her boots.
“Here!” He hands her his jacket. “Follow me.” He grabs her hand and opens the bedroom door, checking to see if it’s clear. “Come on!” He hurries down the hall.
‘Why aren’t we using the back stairway?’
“Where are we going?”
He doesn’t answer, stopping as he unlocks Anna’s room. Anna, April, and Gail huddle on her bed, looking terrified.
“Stay here, no matter what. Don’t open the door. I’m the only one with a key.” Nicholas holds her shoulders as he bends down to eye le
