#20: Waiting in Fear
Jamie’s gut twisted as they pulled up to the plain little house. On its own, it looked ordinary, but in this moment it carried a sense of dread. Something about the place—and Ben’s behavior—made Jamie’s pulse quicken. He braced himself for whatever was coming next.
Ben told Jamie to stay in the car, which only sharpened his anxiety. Through the windshield, he watched Ben walk to the door and knock. A shadow appeared, the door creaked open, and Ben exchanged a few quiet words with someone inside. Jamie’s heart pounded harder.