I begged my husband to take me to the ER while I was in labor, but he called me dramatic and left for his mother’s birthday—two days later, he returned expecting his newborn, only to find military vehicles surrounding the house.

baby.

Because of his baby.

“And before she stepped back,” Bennett continued, “she submitted one final memo.”

Ryan’s mouth went dry.

“What memo?”

Bennett’s eyes hardened.

“She wrote that she believed you might not fully understand your family’s criminal network.”

Ryan froze.

“She protected you,” Bennett said. “Even then.”

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