Chapter 10: The Final Revelation
POV: Amelia
The police lights flashed closer as our car sped down the dark road. Ethan gripped the wheel tightly.
“Clara, take the next exit,” he said. “We lose them in the woods.”
Clara’s voice came through the speaker. “Copy that. I am right behind you.”
Ava woke up in the back seat. “Mommy, why are the lights following us?”
I turned and smiled at her. “It is okay, sweetheart. We are going to a safe place. Just hold your brother’s hand.”
Aiden rubbed his eyes. “Is the bad grandma coming?”
Ethan answered before I could. “Not if I can help it. We are protecting you now.”
The car bounced as we took the exit. Sirens grew louder.
Clara called again. “They are gaining. Victoria must have called in favors.”
I held the children’s hands. “We are not sto
