Vermin Siege

"Squeak, squeak!"

One of the fastest giant rats had already scrambled over the wall. It paused for a second on top, beady red eyes—small as pinto beans—locking onto the warm glow of the altar and the main house standing in the middle of the yard.

Then came a second, a third...

"Kira! Wake up! They're inside!"

Harper yelled, shoved the bedroom door open, and rushed out into the hall.

Behind her, th