What had happened to her precious twins?

The stern-faced principal greeted them in the lobby, his expression grave. "Ms. Voss, thank you for coming so quickly. If you'll please follow me to my office."

Aria nodded curtly, falling into step beside the man with Ryker flanking her other side. She could feel the tension rolling off him in waves, and it did little to soothe her frayed nerves.

Once inside the principal's office, they were met with a surprising sight – Kieran Steele and his equally imposing wife, their faces twisted into matching scowls of disdain. Beside them sat two children, a boy and a girl, sporting matching split lips...