Violet
Unease settled over me as Daddy drove down the same road toward Ethan's house.
I couldn't look.
I closed my eyes and leaned my head against the window.
The horrible moments replayed anyway.
Paul chasing me.
The first hit to my car.
Then another.
The fear.
The panic.
The tree.
My chest tightened.
I took several deep breaths.
In.
Out.
Just breathe.
I felt Daddy's SUV slow.
"Baby sis, I'll carry you in."
Ethan.
I nodded without opening my eyes.
"Okay."
I removed my seat belt and waited.
It was dark outside now.
Ethan opened my door and carefully lifted me.
I wrapped my arms around him.
As he carried me toward the house, something crunched beneath his boots.
Debris.
I knew it had to be debris from my car.
I squeezed my eyes tighter.
I didn't want to see it.
