Chapter 7 Ethan collapsed to his knees with a splash , his voice trembling . " Killing's against the law ! You can't kill me ! " The commander standing nearby stepped forward quickly . " Sir , please - calm down . He's not worth it . " " Dad ... don't ... " Summoning what strength I had left , I tugged at my father's sleeve , tears streaming down my cheeks . At once , he holstered his gun and gently brushed my tears away . " All right . Daddy will listen to you . " " You just focus on resting . Once you're well , you can deal with them yourself . " He turned to the medics and barked , " Get the helicopter ready . My daughter goes straight to the military hospital . " Then his eyes cut back to Ethan and Vanessa , who looked briefly relieved - until my father's voice thundered again . " Bring those two along . Make sure they're ... well entertained . " Both of them went limp , their faces draining of color . " Dad ! Dad , I was wrong ! " Ethan crawled forward on his knees , banging his forehead against the deck . " Please , just give me another chance ! I swear I'll treat Sophia right ! " Vanessa's mascara - streaked face twisted as she clutched my father's pant leg . " Uncle Kane , please have mercy ! It's all my fault - I'll never do it again ! " My father kicked Vanessa's hand aside , his voice like ice . " Now you're afraid ? Weren't you having fun just a moment ago ? " Chapter 7 15.84 % The roar of the helicopter blades began to drown out the rest of the world . I lifted my wrist weakly , my eyes falling on the watch that looked so ordinary . It was my father's birthday gift to me - plain on the outside , but built with a military - grade GPS beacon . If not for the signal it sent out , I might not have survived today . Since meeting Ethan , I'd hidden my identity to avoid hurting his pride . He'd always believed my father was just some retired old man who spent his days feeding birds in the park . He had no idea the Kane family was a military dynasty . My grandfather was a founding major general . My father wore two stars on his shoulder . My uncle had founded one of the most elite special forces units in the country . Even my youngest uncle was the youngest doctoral advisor at the United States Institute of Technology . " You foolish girl ... " My father's voice softened as he wiped my tears . " All this for a man - was it worth making yourself suffer like this ? " I shook my head , the pain in my abdomen leaving me speechless . He was right . For the sake of so - called love , I had dimmed my own light , and all it had earned me was betrayal . " Dad , I'm sorry ... for making you worry . " He shook his head , his calloused palm stroking my forehead . " No , sweetheart . It's my fault for not protecting you . " The next time I opened my eyes , a harsh white light made me squint . Chapter 7 15.84 % The sterile scent in the air told me I was in a hospital . " Dad ... " My voice was hoarse , barely recognizable . He was on his feet instantly , the bloodshot in his eyes betraying his sleepless vigil . " Sweetheart , you're awake ? How are you feeling ? " " The baby ... " My hand trembled as I clutched his sleeve . " How's the baby ? "