But Felix cared too much about Deah to give up so easily. “Please,” he repeated. “Just come with us. We can figure the rest out later. Let’s just get you and your mom out of here while we still have a chance.”
Deah stared at him, and I saw and felt all the warm love she had for him. She bit her lip and shifted on her feet, as if she was actually considering changing her mind and coming with us—
One of the knobs creaked, and the doors rattled in their frames.
We all froze.
Someone was trying to get into the office.