A blinding flash of light from the south erupted, making Megan flinch and close her eyes. As she reopened them, Mandy was there, and her strength was enough to dislodge Shlee from her spot. Whatever caused that light, it was brighter than the sun overhead.
"What's happening?" Megan demanded as she followed after.
"In the car," was all Mandy said as they picked up their pace into a run.
The Orange Bubble screeched to a halt about fifty feet away, as Megan heard shouts for them to be stopped and arrested. Whatever happened in that building hadn't gone according to plan.
She kept her eyes locked on freedom before her. There was little doubt after the way Karen acted that if she remained behind and tried to defend herself that she'd be believed in any capacity. For better or worse, she was stuck with this family.
Gunshots rang out, making Megan duck her head and redouble her speed. She didn't know if they were being shot at, but the shouts for them to stop didn't let up.
