Chapter 13
Dakota let Raz say his goodbyes first. He knew it wouldn’t take long, and anyway; he wanted a private moment with Terrell. They hadn’t really discussed the situation. Terrell would go wherever he did—it wasn’t a question. But Dakota wanted to hear his opinion. After all, he didn’t feel great about it. Not one bit.
“Are you ready for this?” Terrell asked before he could start the conversation.
“No.” He gulped. “We just spent so much time trying to find her, and now we’re gonna lose her again. I don’t know how to be okay with that. My life has been devoted to making sure she’s safe, or at least trying. That’s my job.” His eyes began to well as he watched Ken and Raz embrace.
Terrell took hold of Dakota and pulled him close. “I know, Dee.” A new nickname he used after learning
