Bailey was found hyperventilating at the balcony. She looked so pale and frozen, the only sign of life being the quick, short puffs she struggled to breathe in.

“Bailey? Ma’am, are you okay?” Natalie asked worriedly. She quickly helped Bailey inside and sat her down on the couch, rubbing her back gently.

Natalie quickly made a cup of hot chocolate and offered her.

“A dose of chocolate fixes everything. Here.”

But Bailey couldn't hear her. Her heart constricted painfully as she remembered Diana’s words.

It's Carla. Someone came for her.

Remembering those words, a fresh bout of tears filled her eyes and before she could help it, rolled down her...