Chapter 26

The roar of sirens shattered the stillness of the Al-Badr City Al-Fakhama Community as six police cruisers skidded to a halt in front of Khalil's house. Captain Amira Al-Quinn stepped out of the lead vehicle, her hand instinctively resting on the holster at her hip. Dozens of officers scrambled into position, their boots crunching on the gravel as they formed a tight perimeter around the property. "Madam Al-Quinn, the perimeter is established. What should we do next?" a junior officer asked,...