Chapter 10

Samantha's voice trembled as she broke the silence, "Is everyone okay?" Amelia nodded shakily, her breaths coming in quick, shallow gasps. "I... I think so." Emma, still scanning their surroundings, replied, "I'm fine, but we need to get out of here. That shot was too close for comfort." Samantha nodded in agreement. "We can't stay here. Let's get back in the car and go." With cautious movements, they rose from the ground and hurried back into the car. Samantha slammed the door shut, her hands trembling as she fumbled for the keys. She started the engine and sped away from the house, her thoughts racing as she tried to make sense of what had just happened. Amelia, her eyes still wide with shock, finally found her voice. "Who... who would want to kill me?" Samantha glanced at her through the rearview mirror, her own thoughts troubled. "I don't know, but we need to find somewhere safe and figure this out. Emma, any ideas?" Emma leaned forward from the back seat, her brows furrowe