Masuk[1] “The mitten biter”, the French equivalent to the bogeyman. [2] “Good night, auntie and uncle!”
“Mom and I were planning to play later,” Alexis said. “You can too if you want.” “Really? Thanks,” Caden immediately brightened. “…So you based the décor on the diner you used to work in,” Macey said after listening to Ava’s brief retelling of her past. “Were you thinki
Silas’s embrace tightened. He hated thinking about the trials she went through without him. Ava leaned against him relishing his comfort and support. Their past was not as important as their future. “You two aren’t going to go all kissy-face, right?” Theo asked. “We’re in public and
Two Months Later The restaurant was lively. Guests had been arriving for the past two hours eager for a unique dining experience. The staff was well-trained providing exceptional service despite the rush. They had been drilled in their duties by the restaurant’s manager, a tyrant the
She nodded. “Going down?” Silas repeated. “Just what have you three planned now?” “It was more like a hunch,” Lexi said. “Sean found something real interesting when he deep-dived Ryker Holdings. So we asked Duncan to keep an eye on someone, just in case.” “D
“Late? A test for what?” Silas asked not following. “Are you serious?” Tracy snorted a laugh. “Ava, you’re going to have to be a little clearer,” Opal chuckled. “Remember, it’s his first time.” Silas glanced from one to the other even more confused. Looking
“There you three are,” Tracy said as the trio returned to the party. “We were just about to send the search party to find you.” “Auntie Tracy, you’re so silly,” Alexis giggled. “How are you feeling mom?” Ava hugged her tight but Alexis didn’t feel any tension or strain in
“Finally you guys are back,” Theo whispered as Alexis and Sean slipped back with the group. Lunch was almost over so they hurriedly gobbled their sandwiches. Despite his impatience he let them knowing it had to be difficult to face their father even with his sister’s nerves of steel.
“Black SUV, right?” “Right.” “Okay got it.” Alexis gripped her mother’s hand. “Stay with me mom. I told you everything will be all right.” “But Lexi, what is going on?” “We’ll explain later. Promise. We’re ready, Sean.” “Here we go
“Ava, are you all right? Did he hurt you?” Silas asked stirring her from her thoughts. “…N-no. He didn’t.” She shook her head. “Lucky for him then. If he had…” Silas let his words and thoughts fall silent not wanting to continue less he scare her. “I’m sorry.”
“Yeah, they have the woman and the girl now,” his partner said as Mike watched the proceedings gripping his steering wheel with white knuckles. “No. No sign of the boys. Got it. We’re supposed to stay with the mother and daughter. The other team will stay to keep watch over the brothers.”







