Page 38 of Sapphire Queen
Alex tucked his head into Sarifena’s shoulder, burying his face from the strangers. He was becoming restless, which made Sarifena’s heart splinter more.
“Can I have my son?” Nicholas held his arms out, reaching for the boy.
Sarifena tried to move out of his grasp, but Heath held her still, “Sari, we can’t fight it like this. Please,” Alex cried, “for his sake.”
“Shhhh…. Alex, it’s ok, baby. This man will take you for a little while. Ok.”
Nicholas pulled the screaming child into his arms, trying to console him.
“Mamma… mamma,” Alex cried out, reaching towards Sarifena.
Her body couldn’t take the torment of hearing him finally speak – this time it was for her, calling her mamma. Her legs gave out, causing her to fall to the ground. Heath kept her from hitting the pavement fully and scooped her into his arms.
“We won’t let this go, Mr. Brigham.”
Heath held Sarifena close, rubbing her head as he watched Nicholas wrestle Alex into his car. Sarifena’s sobs cut through the evening air.
“Dr. King, I’ll get in contact with the courts. We will get this resolved as soon as possible.”
“Thank you.”
Heath carried Sarifena up the stairs, Commander Brady and his staff close behind him.
“Heath,” Constable James spoke, “I am digging into that man's past. We will figure out why he has suddenly emerged from the darkness.”
“Something isn’t right.” Commander Brady sighed, “I can’t find anything on the man. Sure, he looks like Alex, but looks and sperm don’t make you a dad. He belongs here.”
“Thank you, gentleman. But I’m taking her to our quarters.”
