Henry thought he’d put some distance between himself and the burglars when suddenly, a hand grabbed his shoulder, jerking him around. One of the intruders stood there, masked and furious, eyes narrowed.
Henry reacted without hesitation, twisting free and giving the man a hard shove. The burglar stumbled back, momentarily thrown off balance. Seizing the chance, Henry dashed down the hallway, his footsteps pounding in rhythm with his heartbeat.