Chapter 44 And Alex Too

• Danielle’s eyes locked with Haiden’s, a storm of emotions swirling in their depths. “It was him,” she repeated, her voice a tremulous thread of sound in the thick silence.
• Sophie stepped closer, her brows knitting together in a frown. “Who are you talking about, Danielle? You need to tell us more,” she insisted, her voice firm yet gentle, trying to coax the name from Danielle’s reluctant lips.
• Haiden reached out, his hand hovering over Danielle’s. “It’s okay,” he said softly. “We’re here for you. You’re safe.”