A Bloodstained Shield

Killian held his breath, reached out his hand, pulled Cordelia into his arms, and held her close.

Gideon stood in front of them and gripped the knife as hard as he could.

Blood ran down Gideon's fingers. He looked down to see the knife tip stuck in his belly.

Sylvia dropped the knife in terror, trembled, and looked at Gideon.

Only then did Sylvia realize she was in the police station and surrounde