Mark swallowed hard. “A man. In the hallway. He was hiding in the linen closet when you came in. And when you called me… he climbed into the attic.” Kayla felt ice flood her chest. “How long has he been there?” she whispered. “I don’t know.” He rubbed his temples.
“But the officers are checking every inch of the house now. Sabrina’s on her way too — I called her the moment I saw the footage.” Before Kayla could respond, shouting erupted from inside the house — heavy footsteps, a struggle, the sharp order to “Get down! Hands behind your back!” Kayla instinctively pulled Tommy closer.