Chapter 5 - Packing In Secret While The Blizzard Approaches
The weather report on the kitchen television flashed urgent emergency broadcast warnings across the lower screen.
“BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT: ACCUMULATIONS UP TO TWO FEET EXPECTED BY MIDNIGHT ACROSS THE COUNTY.”
Audrey locked her bedroom door, sliding a heavy oak dresser against the frame to block any unwanted entry.
She packed two duffel bags with warm clothes, essential documents, emergency cash, and Eli’s favorite blankets.
Eli sat on the edge of the mattress, watching her movements with big, solemn eyes that carried far too much wisdom for a child.
“Are we going on a camping trip, mommy?” Eli asked quietly, clutching his stuffed rabbit.
“We’re going to visit a safe place, sweetie, where you won't have to pack your backpack anymore,” Audrey promised, kissing his forehead.
She checked her phone; the roads were already freezing over, and the wind howled against the reinforced glass windows.
If she waited until morning, the private security gates of the Whitaker estate would be locked down tighter than a vault.
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She had to make her move before the storm completely severed their only route off the mountain.
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