Chapter 9 - The Stand-Off
Before Julian could pull the trigger, Marcus burst from the floor vent.
He tackled his brother at full speed, sending them both crashing into a glass table.
The gun skittered across the polished floor.
I sprinted past them and ran straight out onto the balcony.
Greg laughed and held Lily further out over the terrifying drop.
"Stay back, you crazy witch!"
Vanessa suddenly grabbed Julian's dropped gun from the floor with her good arm.
She aimed it directly at Greg's chest.
"Put the child down, you idiot!" she screamed, seeking revenge on Julian's crew.
Greg hesitated in pure shock.
I used that one second of distraction.
I swung the heavy iron fire poker directly into Greg's kneecap.
The bone shattered with a sickening crack.
Greg screamed and fell backward onto the marble floor.
I dove forward and snatched Lily out of the air before she could fall.
I curled my body around her on the floor, weeping uncontrollably.
Inside the room, Marcus was repeatedly punching Julian in the face.
Suddenly, the front doors of the mansion were kicked open.
A dozen armed police officers stormed into the living room.
The corrupt lead detective pointed his gun directly at Marcus.
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"Put your hands in the air, Marcus Cole."
"You are under arrest for fraud and attempted murder."
