#Chapter 140: Make Sure She’s Safe

Nicholas walked into the room behind me. “Mark? What the hell?” “Protocol, Sir.” Mark did not lower the gun away from me. “The answer, Piper. Please.” “Morning glory,” I said. Instantly, Mark lowered the gun. “I’m sorry.” I shook my head. “Whatever it takes to keep Elva safe. Where is she?” Mark motioned toward the closet. I rushed over and opened the door. Elva, the Nanny, and Charlotte were playing dress up. Elva laughed when she saw me. “Mommy!” I rushed forward and pulled her into a tight hug. She was wearing a pair of my high heels. Her foot slipped right out of the shoe when I lifted her. “Play with us, Mommy!” “I will. Just give me a moment, okay?” I lowered Elva back to the ground, and she returned to the Nanny to play. Charlotte met my eye across the closet. She gave me a nod. I understood: Elva was okay. They were able to keep her in the dark about what happened. But what exactly had happened? I excused myself from the closet and came to stand beside Nicholas and