21 - Runaway

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John b was on his knees beside Sheriff Peterkin, hands shaking as he pressed his bandana on her chest

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John b was on his knees beside Sheriff Peterkin, hands shaking as he pressed his bandana on her chest.

"Hey. Hey. Hold still. Hold still. It's okay. Where is it? Where is it? Oh my... I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry." His voice cracked every time she gasped.

Sarah and I stand there, clinging to each other like we'd fall over without the support.

Our brother had just shot someone.

"Dad!" Rafe yelled

"Hey- Wait" Dad stepped forward.

"Hey!" Rafe snapped, aiming the gun at John В.

"Rafe no! Rafe!" Dad hissed.

"Don't try it, asshole." Rafe threatened the second he saw the radio in John b's hand.

"Rafe... John B give me the radio." Dad said

"No" John B's voice cracks, but he held onto it tight.

"Come on. Give me the damn radio." Dad ripped it out of his hands.

"Rafe I've got it. Calm down. Rafe put the gun down. I got it." Dad said

Sheriff Peterkin chokes out
"Run" she says

John b shakes his head, eyes red.
"I'm not leaving you" he says

"He can't do anything" Dad told Rafe

"Yeah" Rafe nodded

"He can't. I got you. You're okay" Dad assured him.

Sheriff Peterkin forced out another weak breath.
"Run!" She said

John b's voice broke again.
"I'm sorry." He said

Then he bolted toward Sarah and I.

"Where are you goin'? Huh?" Rafe yelled

"Both of you need to go right now" I looked between them, panic burning in my throat.

"Where are you going, John b?" Rafe's voice went darker.

John b met my eyes- one look- then took off running.

"Sarah, go!" I begged.

"Stella!" dad yelled.

"No!" I scream as Rafe tried to shoot.

"Rafe, no! Wait! Rafe, please!" Dad grabs him just as Sarah and I sprint back to Peterkin.

I dropped to my knees.
"I'm sorry. I'm so sorry" my hands shook against the blood soaking her shirt.

"It's...okay..." she whispered.

I wipe my tears.
"You have to go, Sarah. Please. Find kie, stay with her" I said

"What about you?" Sarah asked

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