Chapter 62: Lance.

He has truly lost his mind, the women, and children behind me scream in terror, but the men shout obscenities at the soldiers. All are tied and cannot move, so they are unable to either help me to fight or defend themselves. I am alone in this fight.

“We are almost there Lance! Just hold out a little longer!”

I am grateful to have Lilli to reassure me, but I have to push her to the back of my mind and focus. I charge toward my brother attempting to reach him, but his guards block me. They have guns, so I focus on disarming as many of them as I can while avoiding getting shot or knocked out.

I am making steady progress when Colt suddenly shouts.

“Enough! You have a choice to make brother. Continue this ridiculous fight which you will lose or save your little friend.”

“What are you talking about?”

“I know you left her out there thinking she would be safe, but how will she manage, when faced with a stampede? Do you think she can