“Let go!” the Tiger roars, wrenching Sadie out of my grip and throwing her past him towards the sailor, who eagerly grabs her and keeps her from falling on her face.
“Don’t do this,” I beg, though I know it’s pointless.
“Enough,” he says with finality. “Don’t forget I know where your baby sleeps. It would be so easy to lose her over the railing.”
My stomach plummets to my feet, and I turn to Sadie, mouth open in horror. She turns away from me, her face pale and shocked.
But the Tiger isn’t done. He turns to Tati, who is peeking out from behind me, and smiles, all of his teeth bared. “And let’s not forget this little b***h. You should be more careful if you want to keep her safe.”
Having read his lips, Tati clings to me, and I can feel her shaking with sobs.
I want to help Sadie, but
