Chapter 15: The Fragile Thread
“Get down!” Alex’s voice was sharp, almost a growl, as he yanked me away from the window.
My knees hit the floor hard, but I didn’t have time to register the pain. The engine sound outside grew louder, closer, until it stopped. My breath hitched.
“They’re here,” Alex muttered, his back pressed to the wall.
Reid stirred on the couch, rubbing his eyes. “Mum? What’s going on?”
I crawled to him, forcing a smile I didn’t feel. “It’s okay, sweetie. Go back to sleep.”
“But—”
“Now, Reid,” I whispered, brushing his hair back. He looked at me, confused, but lay down again. I signaled to Precious, who nodded and pulled Reid close, her arms protectively wrapped around him.
Alex crouched low, his gun clutched in his hand. “Adeline,” he said without looking
