Chapter 142

“You okay?” she asked.

“Yeah.” He’d love to tell her what was on his mind, but she wasn’t ready to hear it.

“What did Hunter say? Any progress?”

“No, but they’re trying everything they can.”

Tessa frowned with worry. “They must be frantic.”

Zy had heard the fear in Hunter’s voice, but he didn’t want to alarm her any more. “Of course they’re concerned, but they’re doing what they always do, following clues and working angles. Something will turn up.”

“Do they need more help with food or supplies? What about the kids? I could take them off their hands for a bit.”

He shook his head. “They’ve got everyone on lockdown at an undisclosed location, just in case. The fewer people who know where the better.”

“Ah, that makes sense.” Tessa shook her head and forked in another bite of salad. “Hey, I wonder if that guy who accosted me in the parking lot this morning wanted information about where they’re hiding.”

“Maybe.” It had crossed his mi