Chapter 16 - Securing the Perimeter Against an Imminent Armed Assault

Dominic’s expression hardened into stone as he read the handwritten threat on the back of the photograph.
“Marco, initiate Level Red lockdown across every sector of the estate immediately,” Dominic ordered over his encrypted radio.
Heavy steel shutters descended over every window on the ground and second floors of the main mansion.
Inside the west wing, I pulled Lily close to my chest, my heart pounding like a drum against my ribs.
“What’s happening, Mommy?” Lily asked, looking up at me with large, frightened eyes.
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“We’re just playing a super-safe indoor camping game, sweetheart,” I lied, forcing a reassuring smile to my face.
Dominic stepped into the room, carrying a heavy tactical vest and a secured communications radio.
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