Chapter 209 - The Calm Before the Fight

  For the next hour, the family engaged in an elaborate game of I Spy, with Kayla's mood improving as she got caught up in the fun. When they finally boarded the jet, the earlier tension had dissipated, replaced by a sense of anticipation. However, their relief was short-lived. Halfway through the flight, the pilot's voice crackled over the intercom. "Mr. and Mrs. Maine, I'm afraid I have some concerning news. There's a hurricane warning for our destination. We're being advised to land at an alternate airport and evacuate to a local shelter." Logan and Deonna exchanged worried glances. "A hurricane?" Deonna whispered. "Logan, what are we going to do?" Logan squeezed her hand reassuringly. "We'll figure it out. We always do." As they touched down and made their way to the designated shelter, the sky darkened ominously. The shelter, a converted high school gymnasium, was already crowded with tourists and locals alike. The air was thick with tension and fear. Logan approached the ha