"Get to the dock!" Tom shouts as he runs by me, snapping me out of my stupor.

I'm still frozen in place, unable to process what's happening around me. How is this possible?

Emily grabs my arm, shaking me. "Aiden! Let's go. C'mon. We have to go." Her voice is frantic.

I nod but am still unable to form any words.

"Which way is the dock? Where are we supposed to go?" Her tone rises with each word, her fear palpable.

I glance ...