The gunshot sound echoed through the basement, and Cassie’s heart stopped.
It had all happened so fast. One moment, Hector had raised his gun, glaring at Cassie, then the next moment, someone was standing between them as he pulled the trigger, and her heart ached as she heard Joshua cry out in pain as the bullet hit him.
“JOSHUA!” Cassie cried out and caught him, and Tommy was suddenly at their side to help her drag him into the car. Tommy went in first and pulled Joshua after him, while Cassie pushed and sat in after them.
“DRIVE!” Tommy shouted.
Russell slammed on the pedal, and the car sped out of the driveway as bullets hit the vehicle, shattering the back window and making them all duck for cover.
They drove outside into a forest where the bunker was well hidden, and the morning
