Chapter 19
Cassie took the keys from John’s jacket, excused herself to use the restroom, and then slipped past the uniformed policewoman who was on guard to protect her. She ran down three flights of stairs to burst into the parking garage. She then stole John’s SUV.
She tightened her grip on the steering wheel to calm her trembling hands. She had too easily made it away from the hospital. She felt her heart would burst. She’d wanted to get caught. For now she was alone, on her way to see Marcus, her stomach twisting in pain.
The note, so like Marcus, clearly detailed what she was to do, and what would happen if she didn’t. Kelly had just been a warning. If she told anyone or didn’t show up, he promised he would take their son from her. Cassie had long known that Marcus was cold and cal
