Chapter 666

Megan's expression was grim as she asked, "Why were you gone so long? What are you up to this time?" "Nothing! I went door to door asking around, but some people wouldn't even open up. Who's going to let strangers in at this hour?" Bethany lied, letting the darkness hide her expression. "We're just two women and a child—what are they so afraid of?" Megan questioned, her suspicion running deeper than Bethany expected. "I think you're up to something. Did you call Frank and set up an ambush at that place?" "No, I didn't! I swear," Bethany insisted. "Yeah, right! I'd be a fool if I believed that," Megan snapped, yanking open the back door of the car. "Come on, grab the bag." Bethany hesitated. "That bag is way too heavy. Let's just leave it in the car; it should be safe there." She had expected Megan to want her to grab some cash, but instead, it was the bag. Was something incredibly valuable inside? "Stop talking and just grab it. Hurry!" Megan's agitation was clear in her voic