Milo: Okay. We’ll check in with each other in a few hours.
The texts had stopped there and picked up a few minutes ago. He was about to keep reading when a roar that sounded like a freight train shook the cabin. Evie gasped and clung to him as the thunder raged on and on and on, right before it felt like the ground shook.
“Oh my God! What was that?” she asked as she frantically looked around. “Was that an earthquake? They don’t happen here, do they? Or a tornado?”
Slater’s arms wrapped protectively around her, his own heart racing because none of this was good. He was afraid to move, but also afraid for them to stay where they were. Evie was shaking worse than she had earlier, and all he knew was that he needed to get her to safety.
“Okay, let me see if I can get any information on the weather app,” he said, sounding calmer than he actually felt.
Honestly, he was amazed that he was getting anything on his phone with the power being out, and he assumed cell towers would be down as well. Still, it looked like the worst of the storm was almost out of the area.
But the texts were coming in again.
Milo: What the hell was that noise? Can anyone see anything?
Axel: It’s too dark out, and I’m not sending anyone out in this. It’s too dangerous.
Walker: What the hell is going on over there? I just happened to look at my phone and saw all the messages!
Axel: Read them and you’ll know!
Walker: Seriously?
Milo: Extreme weather. Flooding. And downed trees. We heard something loud outside, but it’s too dark to know what it was.
Walker: Okay.
Walker: Is everyone accounted for?
Axel: Yes. All the guests were as of midnight.
Milo: I can’t get in touch with Evie though.
Axel: And Slater’s been quiet too.
Walker: Is it possible they’re together? I thought Lexi mentioned something about them hooking up to Harlow.
Milo: WHAT?!?
Shit! Fucking gossipy bastards strike again!
Walker: You didn’t know?
Milo: NO, I DIDN’T KNOW!
Axel: Can we please FOCUS?
Axel: We’re dealing with potential property damage. I’ve got crews lined up to go out and assess the damage as soon as the sun’s up.
Walker: Okay. Keep me posted.
Walker: Harlow and I will head back tomorrow.
Axel: That’s not necessary. There’s nothing you can do.
Walker: Still…I’d feel better being there.
Axel: Fine. See you tomorrow.
