Chapter 40

Wren's POV

They said family was supposed to protect you. But as I stood in that sterile hospital room, every word out of Gideon's mouth twisted that lie a little deeper into my bones.

"She's a danger," he spat. "Anyone who dares lift a knife against her own father will do it again."

Maura's voice was tight with hesitation, but she didn't argue. Not really. She never did when it involved Daphne. No