Chapter 26

Gideon hadn't been kidding; the whole of Oakhaven looked like it had been hit by an apocalypse. The streets were empty, cars stranded, and everywhere was silent. I stared up at my house; the door was ajar, a clear red flag. I wanted to go inside and ensure everybody was safe, but I was afraid of what I would find.

I thought about my mother's call. I prayed she was safe. But why wouldn't she be? Vi