“I know.” Emma said.
The children were being moved into the secure rooms, and Diesel stayed close to them as if he understood exactly what was happening.
One of the younger children reached down and rubbed his head.
“He knows something is wrong.” I said as Paige watched Diesel for a moment.
“He always knows.” She said.
The dog remained near the doorway while the children settled, and his attention kept shifting toward the outside hall and I stepped closer to Paige.
“I need you to stay here.” I said.
“I know.” She said.
“If anything changes, Derek will come for you.” He said.
“I know.” She said.
“If you hear anything outside, you stay inside.” I said as she looked directly at me.
“And you?” She asked.
“I'll be outside.” I said.
“I figured.” She said as I touched her cheek.
“We
