Chapter 14

Desiree. “Our men carried out a search around the region and there were no traces of Marianne or the enemy anywhere,” Beta Willis said while Maddox and I were seated on the couch. “Then why are you here, Willis?” I queried, glaring at him. He sighed. “My daughter was abducted and this is the best our security can come up with?! A day has passed since the incident happened and no one can tell what kind of situation she’s in. For all we know, she may be facing torture, she may be…dead.” Tears trickled from my eyes. “Desiree…” Maddox stroked my hand beside me. “Let’s be optimistic, okay?” “I have tried several times, but I can’t find her in my dreams. It’s all blank! And no one should tell me to calm down! My son has wandered to goodness knows where and my daughter is currently missing with her fate unknown, we don’t even know who the enemy is. How can I be optimistic huh?!” Maddox pulled me into his warm embrace, patting my shoulder endearingly. “I can assure you, Luna, we are not