Twenty-Two

"There's a kid in the house!"

"Oh my God! We've got to save him."

"You go ahead, I can't do that."

"Unfortunately, you're the only person I trust to do this job."

"No, I will distract them so hurry and save them."

"Where's the girl?"

"Don't let them see you so you wouldn't get into trouble, the girl is strong she's a good fighter."

"The house is about to blow!"

"Hurry! I'll keep watch."

"No, get out of here, Leo!"

There was a deafening sound of an explosion as the entire house was brought down to ashes.

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Leo jerked up in bed panting. His entire bedspread was soaked with sweat and his breathing was heavy. This nightmare had plagued him for as long as he could remember.

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