Daniel’s grip on my wrist tightened as the room erupted into chaos. His eyes darted around, scanning for immediate threats. Detective Sanchez barked orders into her radio, calling for backup. Emma’s face was a mask of confusion and fear, and I could feel my own heart pounding in my chest.
The distorted voice from the baby monitor continued, “You’ve meddled in affairs far beyond your understanding. You won’t like the consequences.” The line went dead, leaving an eerie silence hanging in the air.
Emma clung to me, her eyes wide with terror. “What is happening? Who are these people?”
