“Driving to the school.”
“I’m right behind you,” he says immediately.“I’m leaving the site now.”
“Okay.”
“Kelly.”His voice softens just enough.“He’s safe.You hear me?”
I swallow hard as I start the truck.
“Yeah.”
“I’ll meet you there.Drive safe, Honey.”
Then the line goes dead.
And I drive like hell.
Chapter36
J.T
I’m standing in the principal’s office trying very hard not to lose my temper.
Kelly went with Evan to gather his things from the classroom.The boy had been pale when we arrived, clinging to her like he was half afraid she might disappear if he let go.
He’s steadier now.Still shaken.But okay.
Thank God.
Right now, though?It’s my wife I’m worried about.
Kelly looked terrified when we walked through those school doors.Her hands were shaking when she reached for Evan.
Her eyes were wide and glassy.Like she was still waiting for someone to tell her the whole thing had been a mistake.
And I get it.Hell, my own blood is still running hot thinking about what could have happened.
Principal Jameson is standing behind his desk, looking like he wishes he were anywhere else.
Sheriff Dancy leans against the wall beside the filing cabinets, arms crossed, watching me carefully.
“We’ve searched the property,” the principal says, clearing his throat.“There’s no sign of the individual now.Evan wasn’t able to identify the man since he wore a ski mask, and he didn’t notice any vehicle the stranger might have arrived in.”
My jaw tightens.
Of course not.
Cowards don’t stick around after they’re caught.
I drag a hand across my mouth, forcing myself to stay calm.
“Look,” I say slowly, keeping my voice level.“I understand the school isn’t equipped to deal with something like this.”
The principal nods quickly.
“But we are,” I continue.
“As you know, we are currently in the middle of a custody dispute.”
