We got into the car together, and it sped off. Though I felt a sense of safety, my heart was still racing. Ava had never been separated from someone she knew.

Now, she was being taken somewhere unknown. She must be frightened.

I felt my heart crush as I trembled uncontrollably. My precious girl! Would she be scared? Would anything happen to her?

I prayed silently. My darling, be strong. Mommy will find you, and Uncle Atlas won't let anything happen to you.

Atlas's arm wrapped me, holding me