"We were on a class expedition to the city museum," the principal rushed, panic starting to color her tone.
"The children were split into groups. Finally at the end of the trip, we did a head count before boarding the buses. It was at that point, we discovered that Robyn was gone. We've searched the building, notified the museum staff, and the police have been alerted. We're—"
The phone slipped from Sarah's hand and clattered against the desk. She stared ahead blankly, her lips parted, a soundless gasp caught in her throat. No, it was not possible. Not her daughter. Not her little girl.
She was about to slump to the ground, but Benicio was quick to catch her before she hit the ground. He all but carried her back to the couch, as she was totally leaning on him—and placed her on t
