The plan is to make a break at midnight when everyone would be asleep.
But as the time approaches, now bathed and clean, lying in a clean bed, my eyes feel heavy. I can already hear Beth snoring from the bunk bed under me. I can’t blame her. I’m equally exhausted.
However, I know this might be our only chance. Otherwise, who knew what tomorrow would bring?
I can feel my eyes slipping shut, and I force them to stay open.
My eyes are on the small, faded wall clock. Amidst the sounds of heavy breathing and snores, my own eyes flicker.
I must have fallen asleep because when I jerk awake, the small needle is on two.
Shit! I slept through midnight!
I’m about to wake Beth when something catches my attention. A soft, scraping sound.
I recognize the sound almost immediately.
It’s the sou
