Chapter Twenty-one I let my power loose on the guards, confusing them, making them doubt their purpose. They lowered their guns and looked around, as if they didn’t…
Chapter Twenty I tried not to convey my panic as I surveyed Sutherland, my tied up brother and friends, and his armed guards. This whole plan had hinged…
Chapter Eighteen Jason and Polly were asleep in the RV, spooning. Polly was the big spoon and Jason was the little spoon. Her tiny arms were wrapped around…
Chapter Seventeen The view of the video switched, careening around the basement until it faced the owner of the voice. Sutherland. “What the hell?!” I said. Sutherland was…
Chapter Fifteen Before… April 2011 Jason’s birthday was right around the corner. The previous year, we hadn’t made too big of a deal about it, but this year,…