Scratches at the Window - PT4 - CCC

Writing Prompts – Creative Copy Challenge #288
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Continuation… Jill's door exploded into splinters as her father forced his way inside. He took a quick survey of the room and saw claw marks through the window. "I'm here, Jill," he said as he took hold of her and pulled her from the bed. She continued to shake and sob as he rushed from the room. He pushed open the door to his own room and switched on the secondary alarm. Blue currents flashed at the window, lasting only a moment before fading to nothing. Satisfied, Tom sat with Jill still in his arms. "What did you see, Baby?" he asked. Jill's grip increased. "It was just a bad dream, I guess. It couldn't be real," she said. Tom recognized the lie and went along with it. "Lie down and get some sleep. I'll keep the monsters away." She rewarded him with a small smile before he put her under the covers. Tom stood watch by the window, not naïve enough to think there wouldn't be another attack. He needed to take more drastic measures to keep her safe but knew she wouldn't approve. He attached a silencer to his pistol, set it beside him and waited.