Chapter 55

Katie's POV

The day started out like any other. Alex had already left for work, Lily was at school, and Max was playing with his toys in the living room. I was in the kitchen, making breakfast and listening to the news on the radio. That's when I heard it. A hurricane was headed towards our city.

I immediately turned off the radio and rushed to turn on the TV. The news anchors were talking about the storm, warning people to prepare and evacuate if necessary. I could feel my heart racing as I thought about my family and our home.

I called Alex, but he didn't answer. I left him a message, telling him to come home as soon as possible. I tried calling Lily's school, but the lines were busy. I could feel the panic rising in my chest as I thought about my family's safety.

Just then, the power went out. I grabbed a flashlight and some candles, and I went to check on Max. He was playing with his toys, completely unaware of the danger outside. I scooped him up into my arms and hugged him tight