Lisa clutched Nina tighter, her voice rising. “Has anyone seen him? Did anyone see Caleb come out?” A few neighbors shook their heads. No one had. Kevin ran to grab his coat and phone. “I’m calling for help. Stay here.”
Lisa turned back to the forest, chest caving in. She tried to focus, to listen, but all she could hear was blood rushing in her ears. Her eyes burned. She should’ve waited. She should’ve turned around. She should’ve checked.