Letting Him In

Hank and Carla were the first to offer. They asked the Mercers to move in with them.

The Mercers weren't short on supplies. Callum was a retired Special Forces soldier—strong, sharp, and dependable. Having someone like him living on the roof brought everyone a sense of safety.

It was the opposite of taking in needy relatives—you actually felt safer with them around.

But Callum politely turned them