Early the next morning

Despite sleeping in a comfortable bed and having a warm meal in her belly, Jet got little sleep. She wanted this nightmare to end. She wanted Nigel back.

“How did you sleep?” Sally asked.

“I haven’t slept well in months. My life has been turned upside down for quite a while.”

“The weather has broken, and Father will take us to find Nigel after breakfast.”

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An hour later, Jet was riding in the back of the same helicopter that had transported her to the airstrip. Damien and Sally piloted. Jet couldn’t believe that someone about her age could drive a car, let alone pilot a helicopter.

“We’re going to set it down in the same clearing as before,” Damien said.

Norris and several of his men secured the immediate area.

It’s already mid-morning, and we just started our search. I hope we find him—alive.

It took some time, but the men came back and gave an “all clear” signal to Damien.

“It’s safe to travel to the site. I’ve rigged a harness to make travel easier for you,” Damien said to Jet.

Moments later, Jet was riding on the back of one of her newest allies. She couldn’t stop thinking about Nigel. She held her breath as the remains of the chateau came into view. Her heart sank as she gazed upon the rubble.