Chapter 209: Children Soldiers

ZADE   "The human trafficking ring," Lynn continued, her voice tight with anger. "We knew they were taking children and breaking them down, but we didn't realize they were rebuilding them as killers. Riley's showing off combat skills that would be impressive for an adult."   The footage followed them into the office building, showing their desperate flight through the corridors and up to the roof. When they reached the rooftop and found themselves trapped, I could see Riley making quick calculations, weighing options that no child should ever have to consider.   Then Bullet appeared on screen, his gun drawn and that cold smile clearly visible even through the security camera. What followed was a conversation that made my hands clench into fists.   "Give me the boy," Bullet said, gesturing toward Ollie with his weapon. "Hand him over, and maybe we can make a different arrangement."   I watched Riley's face change, saw the internal war playing out behind his eyes.   For one horrible mome