Chapter 80. Mad Rush

Author’s POV

All hell broke loose when Anna’s words sank in.

“No, no, no!” Lea cried, her voice breaking as she clutched the phone to her chest. “He can’t be missing! Not my Kai! Where the hell did you lose him?”

“He was in the backyard playing, and then we couldn’t find him. We’ve been looking everywhere.”

Lea’s face went pale as soon as Anna finished talking, her grip on the phone tightening. “Anna, find him. At any cost. We’re on our way.” She said, about to hang up.

Jake stood frozen, his face ashen. “How could you let this happen?” he demanded coming close to the screen, his voice trembling with fury and fear. “How did you lose him?”

Anna looked equally distraught but tried to calm everyone down. “I’m so sorry! Maybe he’s just playing hide and seek. He loves that game!”

“Are you kidding me?” Lea snapped, her eyes blazing. “This is not a game! Call the police right now! We need to find him!”

Lea’s fingers flew across her p