Chapter 4 - The Arrival Of The Federal Marshals
The heavy double doors of the burn unit burst open, and two tall men in dark suits stepped into the room alongside my sister, Evelyn.
Evelyn rushed straight to my bedside, ignoring Luke entirely as she grabbed my uninjured hand, her eyes swelling with thick, heavy tears of rage and relief.
“I’m here, Caroline,” Evelyn whispered softly, kissing my forehead as her thumb gently brushed away the cold sweat pouring down my face.
“You’re safe now. He’s never going to touch you, hurt you, or scream at you ever again in this lifetime.”
The lead marshal walked directly up to Luke, pulling a pair of heavy steel handcuffs from his tactical belt with a sharp, metallic click.
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“Luke Miller, you are under arrest for domestic assault, aggravated battery, and federal healthcare fraud,” the marshal stated calmly.
“You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.”
