Samuel Taggart - Maisie’s Father Point of View I sit at my desk, trying to focus on my work. With the influx of funds from my recent auctions, I can finally devise a plan to take down The Order. The thought of the money I made from selling Maisie, the highest profit I've ever achieved, makes me feel both triumphant and uneasy. The little voice in the back of my head that wonders if I made the right decision by selling her is quickly silenced by the image of the money and power this deal has brought me. I push aside any lingering guilt; she was a means to an end, and I had to do what was necessary for my survival. Suddenly, the door to my office bursts open, and my son Darren rushes in, his face pale and frantic. “Turn on the news now!” he yells, his voice tinged with panic. His eyes are

