Sebastian Dread fills me when Ariel's panicked voice fills my mind. "Sebastian! Flounder is missing!" I can hear how worried she is, and my heart shatters. I'm just as worried, but I need to remain strong for all of us. If Claudette was able to link me, maybe Flounder can as well. "Flounder?" I call out with hope through link. "Dad. I messed up big time." He responds with a sob. As if my heart couldn't shatter anymore, hearing his voice makes me want to crumble to the ground. "Are you able to tell me where you are or what's around you? Are you with your sister? Are you hurt?" I ask question after question. Eager to get any clue as to where I can find my kids. He tells me about jumping out the window and the wizards grabbed him and transported him to a room with no windows or d

