Nicole’s POV My fingers trembled as Alisha’s shrill voice echoed through my phone. Why was she calling me? Has she killed my kids and is calling to brag about it? Goddess please. I could feel Jake’s inquisitive gaze burning into my skull. He had a frown on his face, so it meant that my face must be with fear. “Alisha,” I started, trying to pick my words carefully, “I know how you must be feeling but…” “Oh f**k you Nicole!” Normally, I would end the call or put Alisha in her place. But I couldn’t do that. Doing something like that might provoke Alisha to do something crazy. I can’t risk that, not when she has my kids. “I am calling to give you a chance to save Mia,” she snorted a dry laugh. My heart raced. “Did something happen to Mia?” “Not yet. But something will happen if you

