Fredrick is quick to shift, shredding his clothes. He lets out a loud squawking noise but keeps his wings in.

"Get Chase to the house!" I yell at him.

The sound of gunfire and explosions sounds off all around us, making it hard to hear anything else.

I pull Chase behind me for two steps to where Fredrick is.

"Get on his back. Dad will take you to the front of the house, I will make sure Melissa is there to take you to safety. Listen to her and don't come out, no matter what you hear." I quickly rush out to Chase, as I am helping him get onto...