Page 333 of Rangers Unexpected Return

“That’s our working theory.”

“Any trail?” I asked.

“Rain started ten minutes ago.”

Of course it had.

“Has anyone searched nearby houses?”

“We’re doing that now.”

“Check storm drains.”

The lieutenant paused.

“Storm drains?”

“Elizabeth survived when she was little because adults taught her how to hide.”

“She won’t run somewhere obvious.”

“She’ll go low.”

“Dark.”

“Covered.”

“Somewhere she can hear anyone coming before they see her.”

Mace watched me.

The look in his eyes made me feel as though I was the only person on the plane.

Lieutenant Avery said, “I’ll send officers.”

“No sirens.”

“Understood.”

“And don’t announce her name over an open channel.”

“Why?”

“Captain Robert Mills is law enforcement.”

Silence filled the line.

“He may have access to police communications.”

The lieutenant’s voice hardened.

“I’ll restrict the search.”

“Good.”

“We land in under two hours.”

“We’ll have someone waiting.”