Chapter 53

• "I think he has a gun. He is trying to break in. I have locked the children in the store. It is only a matter of time before he breaks in. I don't think the police can make it.
• Amanda's heart raced as her mother's words echoed through the phone. Her mother's voice trembling with fear sent chills down her spine. She quickly answered, "I'm on my way, Mother."
• Rowan stared at Amanda, concern washed over him. "Amanda," he called out softly.