C53 An Intruder

"I think he has a gun. He is trying to break in. I have locked the children in the store. It is only a matter of time before he breaks in. I don't think the police can make it.

Amanda's heart raced as her mother's words echoed through the phone. Her mother's voice trembling with fear sent chills down her spine. She quickly answered, "I'm on my way, Mother."

Rowan stared at Amanda