Jared pointed at the staircase, where medics were kneeling beside Kelvin's small, lifeless body. "Look at what you did. Look at him. That's a child. And you'll answer for every drop of blood."
She flinched, finally realizing she had crossed a line no one could save her from. Her eyes flicked to Georgia, hoping, somehow, for mercy.
Georgia stood tall. Taller than pain. Taller than fear. Her hand found Keira's, and she stepped forward like a queen defending her kingdom.
"You touched my child," she said. "You put your hands on my son. On my daughter. In my house."
Serefina opened her mouth.
"Don't," Georgia snapped. "Don't insult me with lies. I've had enough of those to last ten lifetimes."
Serefina's face twisted. "He got in the way. I wasn't trying to hurt"
"Then wha
