Watch Me; SHINE
Tony stood beside me, weapon ready, scanning the shadows.
Then a noise.
A faint thud.
I signaled to stop.
Another noise—muffled.
"That way," I whispered, heart racing.
We moved cautiously, following the sound through the maze of crumbling buildings.
Then we saw it.
A slightly open door, light flickering inside.
I rushed in, ignoring Tony's caution.
I pushed the door.
And there she was.
Amelia.
Bound to a chair, head hanging but breathing.
"Amelia!" I reached her, lifting her head gently.