Andrea's Pov

His hand was warm against my cheek as he whispered a thank you. I didn't lean into the touch. I pulled back, my eyes searching his. The blue pills had brought some color back to his pale face, but he still looked like a man who was walking on a thin wire.

"You’re shifting away from the question, Dad," I said, my voice low and steady. "Were you poisoned? Is that what those pills are for?"

Halter let out a long, weary sigh. He didn't look at me. "I would always protect you, Andrea. You and Camille. No matter what it costs me."

I felt annoyed. This man...