“Abbey,” he said, then looked me square in the eyes. “My mom is there.”

I nodded, understanding. “Let me get you some place safe, and then I’ll check on her.”

“Abbey, no. There’s no time,” he replied, then placed his arm across his forehead and closed his eyes.

I sighed, finding it hard to refuse him. “Let’s get out of here first. We’ll talk about it later.”

Zac nodded, and a moment later, he was fast asleep. The day had definitely taken its toll on him, but rest was the best medicine. It would give the blood I gave him a chance to work.

I looked around and saw nothing...