Chapter 34: The Trap We Didn’t See Coming

Alex’s voice echoed in my head, sharp and filled with urgency. *“Stay close to me, Adeline. No matter what happens, don’t let Reid out of your sight.”*  

That was two hours ago, just before everything went wrong.  

Now, crouched behind the overturned table, I could barely hear over the sound of my own breathing. Reid was pressed against my chest, trembling, his tiny fingers clutching the fabric of my shirt. I ran a hand over his head, willing myself to stay calm.  

“Where is Alex?” Precious whispered from her position beside me, her face pale.  

I didn’t answer. I couldn’t. Because the...