HIS NEIGHBOR WOULDN’T STOP REPORTING THE SOUND OF A GIRL CRYING INSIDE HIS HOUSE—THEN HE HID BENEATH HIS DAUGHTER’S BED AND HEARD HER PLEAD FOR SOMEONE TO SPARE HER

Thomas moved between them immediately. “Enough.”

Veronica blinked in surprise.

For the first time, Thomas noticed something ugly beneath her polished appearance. Not guilt.

Anger.