Chapter 44 Frank

• "Mom! Where is my mother, Frank?" Melissa's voice sliced through like a dagger. I had been so concentrated on getting her out alive that I hadn't even considered her mother.
• I looked across at her, and the terror on her face made my heart drop. The shadows from the weak streetlights outside danced over her features, emphasizing the horror in her gaze. I knew I needed to respond, but the reality was harsh.
• "She's safe, Melissa," I murmured quietly, my throat clenched with remorse. I wanted to trust what I was saying, yet doubt was there. "We got her out before I came for you."