Atlas pulled me into his arms and hugged me. Feeling emotional, I asked, "Did she go with him?"

My heart felt empty at this very time—hollow and aching. I even blamed Ava for wanting to go.

Atlas lifted my chin with his hand, looking into my eyes. "Don't worry. She belongs to us. If she's upset, she'll call us, and I'll bring her back!"

"Do you know where he lives?" I looked at Atlas with some doubt.

Atlas nodded seriously. "I do. Now, let's go home and wait. We need to give them some time!"