Chapter 119

Poppy

The world exploded into chaos.

Shouts erupted from every corner of the small visitation room. The police woman who had been disarmed was on the floor, clutching her arm in pain. Other officers were swarming in, their guns held up.

"DROP YOUR WEAPONS!" Daddy's voice boomed, cutting through the pandemonium. "EVERYONE DROP THEM NOW! I'M NOT RISKING HER LIFE!"

I heard the clatter of guns hitting the concrete floor. Through my tears, I saw him. He stood with his hands raised, his face pale, his eyes locked on me and the monster that used to be my mother. I had never seen that look in his eyes...