Chapter 17 - Safehouse Lockdown
Realizing Chicago was no longer secure, Marcus authorized an immediate military tactical evacuation.
A private C-17 transport aircraft flew Marcus, Chloe, and Martha to a secure government compound in Aspen, Colorado.
Nestled high in the snow-capped Rocky Mountains, the estate was fortified with motion sensors and armed perimeter guards.
Chloe sat wrapped in a warm wool blanket by a roaring stone fireplace, sipping hot chocolate with Martha.
For the first time in weeks, the terrified color had returned to the little girl's pale cheeks.
"Daddy, is the mean lady going to come back?" Chloe asked softly, her big brown eyes filled with innocent fear.
Marcus knelt beside her wheelchair, taking her tiny hands into his strong palms.
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"Never again, sweetheart. I promise you on my life," Marcus answered with soft, unbreakable certainty.
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