David’s voice became very calm.
“No. I understand now.”
Steven narrowed his eyes.
“You’re going to regret this.”
David lifted his phone.
“No. You are.”
Steven laughed nervously.
“You really think you’re calling the police because of some recordings?”
“I already did.”
Steven froze.
David turned his phone slightly.
The emergency call was still connected.
The operator had heard everything.
Every threat.
Every denial.
Every word.
Sirens became audible in the distance.
Steven looked toward the window.
Then the hallway.
Then the back door.
For the first time, he looked frightened.
He suddenly tried to run.
David caught his arm.
Steven pulled free.
Reese’s pink recorder fell and hit the floor.
The battery cover popped off.
Kayla screamed.
“Don’t touch her!”
Steven stopped.
The look he gave her made my blood run cold.
