"Run!" I yelled and pushed Jo toward the kitchen.

Something white sprang up in the edges of my vision. I turned. Huge, lacy wings had burst from Mrs. Rios's back and lifted her from the floor. I stared in disbelief while she hovered in front of One and Two.

The rotten dead smell grew in intensity. Jo, her breath coming in quick gasps, gagged behind me.

I dug my nails into her arm and pushed her. "Go."

She disappeared around the kitchen corner. ...