Predator's Game

6

Cillian took me to the first floor.

In the rest area on the first floor, Aiden was playing on the slide and laughing.

"Mom!"

When she saw me, she ran over quickly.

It was not until I held her in my arms that I felt relieved.

After hugging her for a while, I scolded her, "I told you not to go with strangers. Why didn't you listen?"

She pouted, pointing at Cillian, "He said he would bring me to you. He has a photo of Mom and him."

"Is he a bad guy?"

Yes, he was abusive to the extreme.

But I couldn't say that.

Cillian bent down and picked her up. "Of course, I'm not a bad guy."

Children were gullible to good-looking people, and Aiden was no exception.

Just a few tricks, she was amused by Cillian and giggled.

"Aiden, tell me, what's your full name?"

"Aiden Kristen Blanton. Aiden means fire. Kristen is named after my Mom."

"Good girl."

As he spoke, Cillian looked at me with a mocking smile.

A sense of humiliation welled up in me.