The Last Resort

Declan secured the older man against his chest, staring down at the lifeless, pale face. "Prepare a car to send Grandpa to the hospital! Do it now!" His voice tore through the lingering silence of the living room, demanding immediate and absolute obedience.

Valerie stepped forward instantly from the periphery of the room. She needed to map the pulse points on Archibald's wrist to understand the t