Chapter 43:The Last Step Before the Fall

“Reid, get behind me!” I snapped, yanking him toward the wall as Alex stepped forward, gun in hand.  

The room felt too small, the walls closing in as heavy footsteps echoed outside. Alex’s eyes darted between me and the door, calculating every possible move, while Precious clutched the arm of the couch, frozen in place.  

“Stay quiet,” Alex whispered, his voice calm but laced with urgency.  

I could barely breathe. My pulse hammered in my ears, and every second felt like an eternity. Reid clung to my leg, his tiny fingers digging into my jeans. I swallowed hard, forcing myself to look calm—for...