C24 Just a deal

"Don't move," Alex whispered, his voice low and sharp, a dagger of warning.

I froze, every muscle in my body tightening like a coiled spring. Reid clung to my leg, his tiny fingers digging into my jeans. Precious was crouched behind the couch, her breathing uneven. The cabin was cloaked in a suffocating silence, save for the faint rustle of leaves outside.

"They're circling," Alex murmured