Chapter 44. Not Alone

“Jimmy, don’t shoot!” Becky cried out, throwing her hands in the air. “It’s me!”

Jimmy stared with keenness, making show his sight wasn’t playing a trick with him. He still had his weapon raised toward Becky, “Where is Rufus?” he asked.

“Can you put down the gun, please,” Becky said in a soothing voice.

“That didn’t answer my question!” he yelled out. “Where is Rufus!” he snarled, positioning his finger on the trigger.

He’s losing it. His mind went wild with the latest happening around him. ‘Perhaps the creatures have shape-shifted into Becky to make me let my guards down,’ his mind raced with thoughts.

For the first time, Becky froze in fear around Jimmy. Fear has gripped her. “Don’t do this,” she pleaded.

Before Jimmy could squeeze out a word, Rufus knocked him out from behind. He had his foot on his chest, pinning him to the ground, and his shotgun pointed at Jimmy. “What has come over you?” he glared at Jimmy.

“Please don’t hurt him,” Be