Chapter 29

I opened one of my eyes, not wanting to see the outcome of the fight between Matthew and Caleb. My hands were finally untied so I pulled my feet apart and staggered towards their limp bodies, feeling the searing pain in my body every time my other leg thrust forward. I screamed in pain as I fell beside them, pushing my father away from Caleb and examining him. He had blood splashed on his chest but there was no gunshot. I didn't even look up at his face until both his hands held my cheeks,...