Chapter 12

Sharon didn't know what to say. She was still shocked. She loved Andy, but as if she wasn't yet ready for such a big step. She looked down at the engagement ring and bit her lip. Andy watched her carefully and with fear. Fear that she wouldn't accept his proposal. Sharon took a deep breath and met his gaze.

"Sharon, will you marry me?" he asked again, waiting for a concrete answer. Sharon squeezed his shoulder, looking into his brown eyes.

"Andy, don't you think that this is quite a big step towards marriage? I think that we hurry." she admitted quietly. Andy sighed wearily and shook his head.

"I know Sharon. But we're together almost nine months. I want you to be my wife as soon as possible. After a few weeks your divorce ends. I love you and all I want is to have a happy family with you." he said firmly, and took her hand. Sharon's eyes filled with tears and she still didn't know what to do. Whether she had to accept his proposal? She cleared her throat and again looked at the engagement ring.

"I love you, Andy." she whispered softly.

"Then what's the problem Sharon? Look, I haven't loved any other as much as you. You're everything to me Sharon. I won't be able to live without you even one minute. I want to fall asleep in your arms and wake up with your smile, looking to your green eyes. I want to be together till my last breath. I love you Sharon. " he said quietly, looking at her lovingly. Sharon smiled softly. She didn't expect anything like that right now, but she was really pleased.

"Yes, Andy. I accept. I will marry you." she whispered. Andy immediately put the ring on her finger, then hugged her tightly and snuggled in her silky hair as she wrapped her arms around his neck. Both couldn't believe that this is happening right now, but they wouldn't lose more time. They were already engaged. After the romantic proposal, Sharon and Andy went to take Maddie from school, but they were met with a bad surprise. Maddie was crying helplessly as Sharon approached her and looked at her carefully.

"Maddie, honey, why are you crying, what happened?" she asked heatedly.

"I saw him, Sharon. ''

"You saw what?" she pressed.

"That guy Sharon. That who killed my parents." replied the little girl crying. Andy's eyes widened and he quickly grabbed his phone to call the team and let them know. Sharon took Maddie in her arms and turned to Andy.

"Andy, please notify the team. We have to find this killer at any cost. Maddie's life is in danger and I won't allow it." Sharon said heatedly.

"Sharon, go home with Maddie until the danger passes. Don't worry, I'll let you know if something happens." Andy said hastily. Sharon agreed and quickly returned home with the little girl who was scared as hell. Sharon was worried about Maddie more than ever, as her real mother. During this time, the team was already on the lookout. Andy was terribly angry, knowing that this man wants to kill Maddie, like her parents. No, they couldn't afford it. Sharon tried to reassure the little girl, but she wouldn't stop crying.

"Maddie, honey, calm down. Look, everything will be fine. I'm here and believe me, the team will find this man." Sharon assured and tried to calm Maddie, then wiped her tears.

"Sharon, I'm afraid." the little girl admitted and hugged her tightly. Sharon shushed softly and rubbed her back soothingly. At that moment, Sharon's phone rang. It was Brenda.

"Oh, Chief." Sharon said with surprise.

"Sharon, how is Maddie?" Brenda asked hastily.

"She's with me and she's fine. We're in my apartment. Is there any news of the investigation?"

"None. But don't worry, we'll find the killer. Sharon, take care of Maddie and for yourself." Brenda said sternly. Sharon agreed and hung up. She left Maddie on the couch and went to the bathroom to wash her face, but strange and loud crash made her go back. Sharon's eyes widened, seeing the serial killer in the living room and he was holding Maddie in his arms, pointing a gun at Sharon. She didn't know what to do right now. Maddie's life was in danger and she had to save the little girl at all costs. She wanted to inform Andy but it was quite risky.

"Captain Raydor, don't you dare to play games with me!" the killer shouted pointing the gun against her. Sharon looked at Maddie, who was crying with fear.

"Leave the little child! She's done nothing. What you will win if you kill her?" Sharon shouted with anger.

"What will I win? You think that I was born yesterday? Madison saw everything. And yes, I confess. I killed her parents, but this little girl is about to ruin everything." the killer said angrily and pointed the gun at Maddie. Sharon panicked. She had to take her gun. She was a cop and her duty was to save Maddie. Besides all this, she had to notify Andy and the team.

"You're an idiot! But don't think that you'll be calm if something happens to Maddie. The police is about to find you!" Sharon yelled. The serial killer laughed derisively.

"Sharon, I'm afraid. Save me!" Maddie said crying. The killer turned his gun to Sharon and stopped her, seeing that she is close to them. Somehow, Sharon managed to take her phone and send a signal to Andy. Realizing that the killer is in Sharon's home, Andy panicked.

"Flynn, what happens?" Provenza asked anxiously.

"Provenza, just Sharon gave me a signal that the killer is in her home and that he can do something to Maddie. We must find them!" Andy said heatedly and quickly got into his car. Provenza immediately informed the rest of the team and all went to Sharon's home. In the meantime, Sharon tried to calm Maddie, but she knew that this wasn't very likely. Especially while the serial killer holds a gun against them. For the first time, Sharon hated the fact that her gun is in her bedroom. She wanted to kill this idiot.

"Maddie, honey, calm down." Sharon said calmly. The little girl continued to cry.

"Why are you so concerned about this child? She's not your daughter Sharon Raydor." the killer said sarcastically. Sharon gritted her teeth in anger.

"Because I'm a cop and my duty is to save little children like Maddie and push people like you in jail!" The killer laughed again. Just then, Andy and the rest of the team were in front of Sharon's home. Andy was filled with fear. He didn't want to lose Sharon or Maddie.

"I don't want to lose her." Andy said with fear. Provenza hushed quietly and squeezed his shoulder.

"Calm down. We'll save them." He assured firmly. Andy first went inside and he was able to give Maddie to Sharon, then he pounced against the murderer to take his gun. Maddie was scared enough, so Sharon decided to go out knowing that the rest of the team goes inside. She saw Provenza before her.

"Captain, is everything okay? How's Maddie?" he asked anxiously. Sharon took a deep breath and closed her eyes for a moment.

"Thank you, Lieutenant. Fortunately, you came on time." Sharon said breathlessly, when suddenly they heard a shot.

"This shot ... Andy?" Her heart sank thinking that maybe this killer shot Andy. She handed Maddie to Provenza and quickly returned back inside ...

~~~ TBC ~~~