Chapter 1 – The Knock at the Door
Chapter 1 – The Knock at the Door
The pounding on the apartment door echoed through the room.
Michael Reeves, a retired Marine Corps lieutenant colonel, never took his eyes off his son-in-law.
"Open it," he said quietly.
Jason hesitated.
Another knock.
Then a voice from outside.
"Chicago Police Department. Open the door."
Michael had called emergency services before entering the bedroom. The dispatcher had stayed on the line after hearing his daughter's frightened voice in the background.
Two officers entered with a paramedic.
They immediately noticed Sarah's condition.
Bruises covered both arms.
One side of her face was swollen.
The paramedic knelt beside the bed.
"We're taking you to the hospital."
Jason stepped forward.
"This is a family misunderstanding."
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Officer Ramirez raised a hand.
"Sir, step back."
