Lucas quickly clapped a hand over his mom’s mouth and dragged her behind a tree.
In the distance, Fiona’s agonizing screams drowned out Helen’s gasp. Claire and the others were all focused on what was happening ahead, completely oblivious to the pair hidden in the shadows. Same with anyone near the cabin—no one noticed.
“Someone—please—help!”
It wasn’t until the knife sliced toward her that Fiona truly reacted.
She tried to bolt, but her wrist was yanked hard, making her stumble. She barely avoided the fatal spot, but the blade still sank deep into her shoulder.
The searing pain tore an explosive scream from her throat.
Ella Nielsen, frustrated she missed the kill shot, yanked out the knife and slammed it down again with fury.
“Mom! Mu—!”
Fiona shouted in panic, d
