“What makes it a tactical pen?” Hannah asked. “It looks normal.” “Ordinary pens are made from flimsy plastic.” Liam balanced it on his palm, then flipped it and gripped it in his fist, the ballpoint facing up, the hard pointed tip facing downward. “This is constructed from military-grade titanium. It has these rigid handles for a superior grip if you need to use it for self-defense. In the hands of the right user, this pointy end can do serious damage. It’s designed to penetrate and injure, to incapacitate.”

