Not because I believed him, but because he said it with confidence.
Mercer lowered the order.
“Step aside, sir.”
Julian did not move.
One deputy placed a hand near his belt.
Slowly, Julian backed away.
The officers entered.
Renee followed me upstairs. The nurse examined Mother while I explained what I had found. When Mother saw the uniforms, she began crying so hard that she could barely speak.
Renee sat beside her.
“You’re safe now, Mrs. Vance.”
Mother looked toward the hallway.
