A piercing silence stretched in the dining room of Russell’s home, leaving only the persistent chime of the doorbell ringing.
The sound was on for over a minute. Whoever was at the door wouldn't stop.
“Roland,” Russell’s voice tumbled out, eyes glinting with panic and confusion. “Roland, what's going on? Whoever it is out here… I have to look.”
“Dad don't,” Roland's breath caught. He stopped and turned to meet Jason staring. His eyes were hard as steel, obviously, he had suspicions too.
“Roland,” Lauren’s voice broke through the tension. “Big brother, what's going on? Why are you acting out?”
Bang!
A heavy thud cut through the silence sending a shivering wave throughout the rooms.
Lauren froze, face reeking with fear as she turned to Russell. “Dad,” her voice broke, eyes glistenin
