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“Give me the baby,” the gunman demanded.

“No,” Macy said, holding Addie more closely.

The baby cried again, and tears appeared in her eyes. The poor thing. Could she sense the danger in the air? If Tanner wasn’t here now, he must be hurt. The only way he’d let this confrontation happen was over his dead body. The thought caused Macy’s heart to lurch into her throat.

Moisture tried to rush to her eyes, but she held it back. This fight wasn’t over. Not yet.

“Did you say no?”

Macy pulled Addie closer. “Stay away from her.”

The man’s eyes narrowed. “You don’t know what you’re getting into, lady.”

“You’re a monster.”

“I’ll show you a monster if you don’t hand over the girl.”

“No,” Macy repeated.

“Have it your way.” He raised his gun toward Macy...