Chapter 19 - The Standoff in the Hallway
Daniel stepped out of the shadows of the kitchen, his weapon aimed directly at Claire’s chest. Caleb flanked her from the living room, effectively trapping her in the crossfire.
"You should have stayed in South America, Claire,"
Daniel stated coldly.
"I couldn't,"
Claire smiled a wicked, terrifying smile.
"That child carries the Whitlock blood. He is the sole legal heir to the remaining offshore trust funds. I need him, Daniel. Hand over the baby, and I will let Hannah live."
Before Daniel could answer, I unlocked the nursery door and stepped out onto the second-floor landing.
I did not have Aaron. I had hidden him safely in the wall space behind the dresser.
I held a heavy revolver Daniel had given me, aiming it directly down the stairs at the woman who had tried to destroy me.
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"You will never touch my son,"
I declared, my voice ringing clear and absolute over the storm.
