Chapter 15 A Moment Of Solace

• My mind can't stop racing, searching for any clues the police might have uncovered. I need Kaitlyn. She’s just a child, and the thought of what those rascals could be doing to her makes my heart pound. I imagine her small face, scared and alone.
• Nick’s hand squeezes mine gently, a reassuring gesture that seems to connect with my racing thoughts. It calms me down slightly, grounding me in this moment of chaos.
• As we pull up to the house, I see officers still collecting evidence and taking notes. The smell of wet asphalt from the recent rain mixes with the sterile scent of police equipment. An officer approaches us, his face etched with seriousness. Gabby is already there, her worry evident in her pale face and trembling hands.