No parent or uncle Daniel had ever met reacted like that.
Daniel stepped closer. “Sir, I’m just making sure everyone is safe.”
Now the man’s voice rose. “I said she’s fine!”
He reached for the house door.
Daniel’s instincts screamed.
“Sir, I need you to stop right—”
A sudden thud cut him off.
Daniel’s heart dropped.
It was coming from inside the car.
A small, frantic thud.
Followed by a child’s muffled sob.
Daniel drew a breath—then drew his flashlight.
“Step away from the house,” he ordered, voice firm, controlled.
The man spun toward him. “This is my property!”
Daniel didn’t move. “Backup is en route. Step away. Now.”
