He leaned down, still moving to the beat. "What's up, Trisha?"
"I can't find Beatrice," I said, trying to keep my voice steady even though my heart was racing.
He straightened up, his smile fading slightly. "Beatrice left some minutes ago."
My eyes darted to the door, panic rising in my chest. Without thinking, I bolted out of the room, running toward the foyer. The space was empty, and I pushed open the front door, looking toward the gates. The trees obscured my view, but I kept running, hoping I'd catch her before she got too far.
When I reached the gate, no one was there. My breath came in ragged gasps, and frustration bubbled up inside me. I kicked a small stone on the ground, sending it flying. It almost hit someone in the face before it stopped midair and dropped to the ground wi
