Game over.
Carmen says, her laugh light but triumphant.
I sink into the nearest chair, gripping the phone as if holding it tighter could pull them closer. My heart is still racing, my stomach is in knots, but a small spark of pride flashes through the fear. They’ve handled trained adults before, but to hear them say this, to know they’ve taken control, it’s both terrifying and relieving.
“They… they handled them?” I whisper, almost disbelieving.
“Yes, Mommy. We tied them up. Owen, Sean… even Roman. We kicked their butts,” Connor says proudly. Logan curses softly under his breath, his hand gripping mine tighter. His eyes are sharp, calculating, impressed despite the danger we just avoided.