Chapter 34

SEPTEMBER'S POV

" Are you okay, Claire?" I repeated the same question over thirteenth time and just like past few minutes, she nodded her head, cutely.

I sighed and pulled her for a tight hug. My heart calmed down a little but yet my mind couldn't shake off the thought that today Zachary was going to kill my family. The second Chris came running to me and informed that Claire was with Zachary, panic had hit me at it's worst. Because for me and my family, Zachary only means one thing and that is death. I know that he won't ever think twice before killing anyone after all criminals doesn't have heart to feel any remorse and guilt.

I took Claire in my arms and put her on bed. She smiled then crawled to lie down next to me with her small fingers creasing my cheeks. Her gesture was enough for me to forget everything about her. I haven't figured out why but I feel this strange motherly connection with her like she's my own blood. I maybe young to have such thoughts but I