Amy's head was swimming with how quickly everything had happened. She glared at Neil and Jacob. "If you think I'm staying here, you can get that right out of your minds."

Jacob spoke first. "We can lock you in the basement if we must. We will not disobey orders. Neither of us has a death wish. If locking you away is what's required to keep you safe, that's what we'll do. It's your choice." This was said with absolute conviction.

If Amy had a gun, she would have ...