Penelope's Pov

How could they have found us? We were so careful; how was that even possible? As soon as we left the school, I immediately contacted my father, and he managed to secure a flight for us.

In less than three hours, we were already on our way to Italy. I was a wreck, panicking and praying that my children were safe and unharmed. I couldn't bear the thought of what I would do if they weren't; I just knew it would be devastating.

Upon landing at the airport, I spotted my parents waiting for me. My mother rushed toward me, enveloping me in a warm embrace.

“My baby......