Chapter 45: There Is A Darkness Spreading Through The Woods

“Boom”

Sitting at the dining room table with Eric and Ryder, I hear a horrendous sound come from the pups’ room.  We all immediately glance at each other and then jump up, barreling towards the bedroom.  I get there first, and I can tell that there is something wrong because the door is off its hinges.  A wave of pain hits me as I hear another loud explosion echo throughout my head. 

Flying backwards, I crash into Eric and Ryder before falling onto the floor and shaking my head as I try to get my hearing back.  Untangling myself from them, I rush back to the doorway and what I see in front of me is devastation.  All at once the smoke, sadness, and pain hit me.  

Amid choking on the smoke filtering out of the room, I see flames shooting everywhere and finally hear everyone screaming.  Eric and Ryder come up behind me and they just stand there speechless because the pups are no where to be found.  Then again nei