Naomi POV
It was not there anymore.
It really was not there anymore.
It was almost as if I was dreaming when I saw it.
It felt like it was not even there to begin with.
I stand in the garden, staring at the oak tree. The spot where I saw the figure. The shadow.
Empty.
Nothing.
The grass is undisturbed. The leaves are still. No footprints. No broken branches.
Kaelen stands beside me. His hand is on his gun. His eyes scan the tree line.
"Marco, search the perimeter."
"Already on it, boss."
I blink. Rub my eyes. The sun is bright. Too bright.
"Kaelen, I saw someone. I swear I did."
"I believe you."
"Then where did they go?"
"I do not know."
He pulls me back toward the house.
"We are going inside."
"But Alex—"
"Marco has Alex. He is safe."
We walk inside. The door locks be
