Seeing Samuel gripping his sister, Alexander stepped in, pulled Samuel away from his sister, and stood between them to shield Eliana. Squaring his shoulders, he warned Samuel, "Just try touching her again."

Samuel stumbled back a step. He watched as both men protected Eliana behind them. He knew he couldn't beat both of them in a fight. But was he willing to let go? No way. He wouldn't let go even before he knew Hope was his daughter. Now he definitely wouldn't. Calming himself, ...