*Poppy*The heavy oak door slammed shut behind them, the muted sounds of chaos fading into a distant echo as I knelt beside Gemma on the cold marble floor of the dining room. Her petite frame shook with sobs, her fingers clutching at the fabric of my dress like it was a lifeline. I could hardly breathe, my heart racing in sync with the anxious beats of my mind."Mommy, I didn't mean to hurt Uncle Alexander!" Gemma cried, her voice barely whispering through the torrent of tears. I pulled her close, wrapping my arms around her like a protective cocoon, trying to shield her from her fears and the growing menace surrounding us. "Shh, sweet girl. It's not your fault. It's going to be okay," I murmured, even though my heart was unsure.Outside the dining room, the commotion continued, and I could hear hurried footfalls—Logan, Easton, and Anastas
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