Lyra's POV My scream echoed through the cabin as the gloved hand reached through the shattered window, grabbing for me. My heart pounded rapidly, and I swung the kitchen knife, slashing wildly. The intruder yanked their hand back, cursing, and I stumbled, clutching Finn, his terrified sobs piercing my soul. “Henry!” I yelled, my voice raw and filled with panic.Henry burst in, rifle raised, his face hard. “Get back, Lyra!” he shouted, firing into the dark. The shots rang out, but there was no cry, no thud, just silence. My chest heaved, fear choking me out. Finn clung to me, shaking, his dinosaur toy pressed to his chest.“Mommy, they’re gonna get us!” he cried, his voice breaking my heart.“No one’s getting you,” I said, my voice trembling as I held him tight. “I promise, baby.”Henry lowered his rifle, his eyes scanning the darkness. “They’re gone, but we can’t stay here. Grab Finn’s stuff. We’re going to a safehouse I know.”I nodded, my hands shaking as I scooped up Finn’s backpa
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