Cornered by the Law

The rhythmic rise and fall of Caleb’s chest provided the only anchor in Nora’s spiraling reality. She sat near the edge of the mattress, eyes burning from a sleepless night. Her gaze remained locked on her younger brother, refusing to let him out of her sight. She had chosen to skip her shift. She refused to close her eyes for more than a few minutes at a time. Valerio Marchesi had given his word