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“I’ll go search for Midnight You stay here, Sam”

“No,” Sky said “If you’re going, then Sao on your own, Caleb”

“Now hold on—”

Saht I’ you out to search on your own Sky can stay here with Reese and Al There’s no way Willet can get to her here Al has a gun”

Caleb nodded “Fine Let’s make this a quick sweep” He had his own radio in hand and contacted the other two security guards who patrolled the vast acreage, apprising them of the situation

One said, “I just found Midnight I’m in the southwest quadrant, not far fro restless”

“Don’t go near him,” Caleb insisted “Just keep an eye on him And keep your wits about you”

Saain, then advised the guard that he was likely are hi back We’re on our way”

Sky’s fingers curled around the material of his T-shirt at his abs She stared up at hi happen to him”

He nodded Then he kissed her

“Don’t let anything happen to you, either,” she whispered against his lips “Or anyone else”

“It’ll be all right”

Unfortunately, his words didn’t chase away the fear and dread clouding her deep-blue eyes

Sam backed away and turned to Al “Don’t let Sky or Reese out of your sight”

“They’ll be safe with me,” he assured Sam