Chapter 33. The Search II

We both got into the car, and like before, she seemed lost in her thoughts and forgot to fasten her seatbelt. "Seatbelt," I reminded her, and she quickly buckled up. I started the car, and for a while, neither of us said anything.

Then it occurred to me that I needed to let Noah know that I had found Seraphina since he must still be worried. I dialed his number, and he answered right away. "Did you find her?" he asked eagerly. "Yes, you can relax now; she's with me," I replied. "Thank goodness! I'll see you tomorrow," he said before ending the call.

"Sorry," I heard Seraphina say softly. "What are you sorry for, Seraphina?" I asked, abruptly stopping the car. I gripped her shoulders and asked her why she was apologizing. "I'm sorry for everything," she replied, looking into my eyes. I asked her why she had been alone for so long, and she explained that she had been asked to look after Ar