Chapter 10 - The Reunion
I dropped the wrench and sprinted across the room to my father.
My hands shook violently as I worked to untie the thick, rough ropes binding his wrists.
“You shouldn't have come here, Sophie,” he cried, tears streaming down his bruised face.
“I am so sorry I left you.”
“I am so sorry I didn't tell you the truth.”
I pulled the last knot free and threw my arms around his frail, trembling shoulders.
“I read the letter, Dad,” I whispered, burying my face in his dirty coat.
“I know you sacrificed everything to keep us safe.”
“You are not a coward, you are my hero.”
He sobbed openly, hugging me back with a desperate, fierce strength.
For the first time in twenty years, I finally felt completely safe.
But our touching reunion was violently cut short.
The massive bay doors of the warehouse suddenly rolled open with a loud mechanical screech.
Three black SUVs drove straight into the building, their blinding headlights illuminating us entirely.
Dozens of armed men poured out of the vehicles, raising their weapons.
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And stepping out of the lead car was Mark’s father, Richard Sterling.
The true boss of the Syndicate had finally arrived to finish the job.
