Ever since the ordeal with the Tags Family had resolved and Fayden returned safely, Elaine had been on edge, constantly watching over her shoulder. But now, with Ashton’s offhand comment, a familiar unease crept back into her chest.

It wasn’t fear—not exactly. It was something deeper. Now that she had a baby on the way, her only wish was to get through each day peacefully, ensuring her child could enter the world happy and safe.

Through the rearview ...