Uneasiness twists in my gut as my rifle slaps against my back. Strength. Project strength. Any sign of fear can get us killed. We have to act like we belong. Gabby needs me to be strong. It"s all for her. Jeremy obviously means a great deal to her.
Walking out from behind the barn is the most nerve-wracking experience I"ve had since getting here. These uniforms have that effect on me. We"re about to enter a house full of people who won"t hesitate to kill us if we"re recognized. I have to keep telling myself to be brave, but it"s not that easy.
As we walk across the lawn, I imagine everything that could go wrong. Surprisingly enough, at the top of the list is being confronted by my father again. I"m still not ready to face that reality. Last time, I was so shocked that I wasn"t truly awar
