chapter 17

Ezra POV Waking up the entire packhouse was buzzing with excitement as I walked down the steps to the second floor. Chatter and laughter filled the usual silence as they got ready for the day. Stopping at Katya’s door, I knock and listen for movement before opening the door and popping my head in, only to find the room empty. I sigh in relief, happy that she wasn’t hiding in her room anymore. Walking down the steps I see Angie and a group of kids all huddled together laughing watching something on her phone. “What’s going on?” I ask, amused at their excitement over whatever it is. Angie quickly tries doing something on her phone, shielding it away from me and the teens suddenly take off. Walking into the foyer, I see everyone scatter and Angie’s fumbling with her phone frantically when I see the TV. My stomach drops when I see Katya on the TV screen while showering trying to cover herself. I quickly race in trying to find the remote to flick the Tv off as panicked kids take off in ever