The sirens grew louder until the entire house seemed to vibrate with their echo. Red and blue lights splashed across the walls.
My heart thudded in my chest. I still felt the tiny recorder warm against my skin where I’d hidden it. One wrong move and everything could explode.
A hard knock slammed against the door.
“Police!” a voice called.
Pierce gave me a look that said, remember what I told you.
I swallowed, my throat dry and tight.
The door swung open, and two officers stepped in. Their flashlights swept across the dusty floor, landing on the three of us – Pierce, I, and a trembling Mia partially tucked behind my arm.
One of the officers frowned. “We received a report of a kidnapping.”
Mia jerked at the word, her breath catching. I squeezed her hand gently.
I knew what I wanted
