Eye of the Abductor by Elaine Meece

Author:Elaine Meece
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
ISBN: 9781477536872
Publisher: CreateSpace
Published: 2012-06-07T21:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twelve

“Nathan,” Allison said calmly. “Let’s get you bundled up.”

Despite the Medusa glower on Dorothy’s face, Allison lowered him to the floor, then slipped Nathan’s coat and hat on. She lifted him in her arms and crossed the room. “Dorothy. How are you?”

“How long have you been coming here?”

“A few weeks. I should’ve called, but I didn’t think you’d agree to let me see him.”

“You’re right, and I will call the church office and make sure they know you are to never step foot in here again.”

“Save the call.” Allison continued to rub her hand over Nathan’s quivering back, knowing it might be her last time to touch him. “Tonight’s my last night.”

Dorothy studied her carefully. “I’m not giving him up.”

Don’t cower down. Stand your ground.

“Nathan is my son.”

Nathan’s head rose from her shoulder, and he stared at her face. “Yes, Nathan,” she whispered. “I’m your mommy, sweetheart. And I love you very much.”

“You’re an unfit mother. No court will give him to you.”

Jo Anne walked up. “Is there a problem?”

“This woman is to never come near my grandson, or I’ll have you both fired.”

“I’m his mother. I want my son.”

“Not while I’m alive. Now give me my grandson.”

“I want my Memaw,” Nathan squalled while reaching out for his grandmother.

His rejection caused a sharp pang to rack her chest. She released him, and he wrapped his arms around Dorothy’s neck. He hid his face against his grandmother’s shoulder and cried.

“I will have a restraining order placed against you.”

Bill stepped up behind his wife. “What in the name of Sam Hill is taking so long?” His questioning gaze landed on Allison. His face showed recognition. “Paige?”

“Hello, Bill.”

“What are you doing here?” he asked.

“I work here.”

Dorothy eyed Jo Anne. “The church hired an ex-con.”

Jo Anne’s expression showed her shock. “Her references checked out. We didn’t see the need to do a background check.”

“I gave you a picture of her, and you’re too stupid to recognize her. I’m taking this to the minister.”

“Good,” Allison said. “And while you’re at it, tell him how you plotted with your son to frame me so you could get custody of your grandson. You were so afraid I’d move away and take Nathan that you decided to play God. You knew if I went to jail, the courts would give you full custody.”

Bill appeared concerned as he studied his wife’s face. “You didn’t, did you?”

“Now’s not the time to talk about it. Let’s go.”

“Nathan,” Allison called out.

His gaze met hers.

“Just remember I love you. Mommy loves you.” Allison waited until they'd left before turning to Jo Anne and Mona. “I’m sorry. I hope I didn’t get either of you in trouble. I hadn’t been with my son since he was a baby. I had to be near him. Touch him. Hold him.”

Mona sighed. “Too bad Mrs. Wilson came in early to get him. Now you’ll never be able to see Nathan.”

“I’m taking her to court for custody soon. This was going to be my last time here. I'm sorry I brought all this trouble on you.

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