A Mother's Claim

Darius’s POV

“No,” I said flatly. Because that didn’t seem like enough, I continued, “Under no circumstances are you to come here, do you understand? Absolutely not.”

“So you will bring Chloe to me?” she asked without missing a beat, making me realize my mistake far too late. “Good. I will be expecting you as soon as possible.”

“I never agreed to that,” I said.

“Well, if I can’t go there, then you