Chapter 5 - THE ESCAPE THROUGH THE CORNFIELDS
Headlights swept across the front windows of the house as the federal vehicles came to a sliding halt outside.
"They're here," Eldridge whispered, her voice draining of all remaining color.
Ethan didn't hesitate a single second longer, grabbing Lily's hand and sprinting toward the rear mudroom exit.
"Wait! Take me with you!" Eldridge pleaded, taking a desperate step forward.
"You started this fire, Eldridge; you find your own way out," Ethan snapped, pushing open the heavy wooden back door.
The crisp autumn air bit sharply into their skin as they plunged directly into the tall, overgrown cornfields behind the property.
Behind them, the front door of the house splintered open under the force of a tactical breaching charge.
Shouts echoed through the quiet night air as federal agents in tactical gear swarmed the premises.
Ethan scooped Lily up into his arms, running as fast as his legs could carry him through the muddy rows of corn.
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The rustling stalks muffled their footsteps, but the sweeping beams of tactical flashlights cut through the darkness dangerously close.
"Keep your head down against my shoulder, Lily," Ethan whispered breathlessly into his daughter's ear.
