It was an ambush.
Jade fell asleep when she was supposed to be on look-out. But it had been a particularly tough day scavenging for supplies, and her older brother already kept watch for most of the night. She didn’t want to interfere with the little sleep he was getting since more than half of the population was wiped out.
In two years, they never had to wake up to a fight. So, what was the harm of dosing off?
Brian would understand.
They were safe…she thought.
Nothing would happen.
Besides, she’d only close her eyes for a few minutes.
But they weren’t safe. And as the younger sibling eventually gave in to her tired state, it would only take minutes for their worst nightmare to unfold.
Within the thin walls of the secluded cabin, Brian and Jade woke up to three men hoveri