Chapter 14Ballard made sure to keep pace with Amelia. By the time they crested the hill, they were both panting, but Amelia only slowed for a few seconds.
“We must make it. I don’t want to be around here once the sun sets.”
“We’ll make it.” Ballard infused his words with as much confidence as he could. He grabbed Amelia’s hand. “Just a little farther.”
Side by side, they reached the field, but to Ballard’s horror, the ship had moved. Despite its size and weight, it had been dragged closer to the cemetery. Huge gouge marks in the ground showed the distance it had been moved.
“My ship!” Amelia released Ballard’s hand and ran a few steps ahead of him.
“I don’t like it.” Ballard moved back. “I think we should get back to the farm.” He reached out to Amelia, but she was already running tow
