Mia's POV

"Run!" someone shouted from behind me. "Run now!"

I didn't need to be told twice. Dropping the grocery bags, I grabbed Mira and Marcus's hands while scooping up Miraz with my other arm.

"Mommy, what's happening?" Mira cried, her little legs struggling to keep up with my frantic pace.

"Just run, baby," I panted, my heart hammering against my ribs. "We need to get somewhere safe right now."

Behind us, I could hear heavy footsteps getting closer. The sound of boots on ...