Chapter 36:
Kael was out of bed before I finished reading the text.
He didn't grab a gun. He didn't run. He walked. Fast and quiet and straight down the hall to Lily's room.
I followed him.
Marisol was still in the chair. Still asleep. The book had fallen off her lap onto the floor.
Kael put his hand on her shoulder.
"Marisol. Wake up."
She woke up like a soldier. Eyes open. Hand moving toward her hip.
"What?"
"Look at the crib."
She looked.
Lily was asleep. Curled up on her side. Bunny under her arm. Blanket up to her chin.
"She's fine," Marisol said. "She's been fine. I've been right here."
Kael walked to the window.
It was closed. Locked. The piece of wood was still in the track.
He walked to the door.
It was closed. Locked. He opened it. Looked into the hallway. Closed
