Chapter 82. Four Years Ago: pt. 6

Dr. Daniel pushed open the door of the small bungalow, his chest tightening with every step. The stench of alcohol hit him first. Then his eyes fell on Dr. Ride, lounging on a battered sofa, a half-empty beer bottle in his hand.

“You missed the show,” Ride drawled, smirking as he lifted the bottle to his lips. He swallowed loudly before leaning forward. “The experiment was successful. Right now, there’s a womb inside the boy’s belly. Perfectly placed. But…” He chuckled darkly. “Unfortunately, your name won’t be on the records.”

Daniel clenched his fists. “Where is the boy? I’m taking him.”

Ride’s grin widened, mocking. “Taking him? You think you can just stroll in here and claim him? Not when you didn’t even have the guts to stand in that operating room with me. That’s not how it works, Daniel.” He rose from the couch, setting the bottle down with a loud clink. “That won’t be possible.”

Ignoring him, Daniel shoved past and headed for the inner room. His breat