I don’t think it snowed much more last night. The thin layer we got is already melting away in the morning sun, which is disappointing. I love it when you get that “winter wonderland” feel. It’s like being transported to the North Pole or something.
Stretching my legs out, I cross my ankles and keep chatting with Dani. I give her the rundown on how last night went and how everyone can’t wait for them to get here.
“I’m so desperate to walk through the door. The house sounds amazing! We’ll hopefully be there by dinner.”
“Yay! We can’t wait to see you.”
“Oh, our bags have just come through. I’ll see you in a few… in a several… hours.” She laughs.
“Okay, you amazing, woman. Can’t wait to give you a hug.”
“Me too!”
We say our goodbyes, and when I hang up, I smile down at my screen. It’s gonna be so good to see her again. I really love this family. These weekends are so special, and I should get back out there and into the fray. Charades looks like fun, and?—
The door creeps open and Jane appears, her sweet face puckered with worry.
“Hey, sweetie.” I tip my head, then stand up to greet her. “Are you okay?”
She worries her lip, just the way her mama does. “Have you seen Harley?”
“No.” My eyebrows shoot up. Crap. I’m supposed to be looking for her. I got distracted. “I’m just looking for her. I checked the bathroom and the office already. Where have you looked?”
Jane’s expression crumples even more.
“What’s the matter?” I rest my hand on her shoulder, giving it a quick rub. “Everything’s going to be okay.”
“But Aunt Nylah asked me to help find her, and I’ve been looking all around the house.” Her big gray eyes are bright with concern. “She’s little, and I’m worried about her.”
“Hey, it’s all right.” I lean down so I can catch Jane’s eye and smile at her. “This house has like a thousand rooms, and she’sgoing to be in one of them. She’s probably with Kendall. You know how much those two adore each other.”
“That’s the thing, though.” Jane blinks at me, her chin bunching. “I can’t find her either. All of the kids are in the living room… except those two.”
My stomach drops down to my butt, and it’s taking major effort to keep my smile in place.
Kendall’s missing too?
Shit.
Harley’s most likely to curl into a ball and cry out her sorrows.
But Kendall?
Who knows what that girl will get up to. And she’ll no doubt drag Harley into whatever mischief she’s concocting in an effort to make her friend feel better.
We need to find those two and find them fast.
CHAPTER 25
ZOEY
Boys suck.
My parents suck.
Life sucks.
And so I’m staying up in this damn room for as long as I can get away with it.
