Fifteen minutes later, Hunter marched past her carrying the bags of money. A dozen Thundermen followed, armed with shotguns, rifles, pistols, and boxes of ammunition. Monster didn’t glance at her when he walked past. “Where y’all going?” Shea asked Monster. He didn’t acknowledge her. Shea trailed them out the front door to the parking lot, with Wendy right behind her. Despite the late hour the air had warmed again, now with the added humidity from the monsoon. As Monster threw a leg over his bike, Shea grabbed his arm. “What about me?” He cupped her chin. “Just wait here, kiddo. We’ll be back with Annie soon enough.” Wendy appeared beside her. “Take me with you, Papa. Please, I gotta see my daughter.” “This ain’t no situation for a couple o’ girls. It’s likely to get dangerous. Don’t

