Chapter 85. Little Lad

Author’s POV

“He has to be fine. He will be fine.” It was like a mantra that Jake murmured more to himself than to Lea.

The jet’s engines roared as it fought against the storm, the turbulence jolting everyone inside. Lea’s cries had subsided into soft, heart-wrenching whimpers as she clung to Jake, her body still trembling.

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It was way beyond 24 hours and there were still no signs of any call from the kidnappers.

The reports confirmed that the blood on the rod was Kai’s and from the amount of blood that they had found, the child had a serious injury. The cops weren’t ruling out a murder angle to the situation but only Phill and Mercy knew about it. They didn’t have the guts to tell Lea and Jake the about the development.

“We will be looking out for unidentified bodies of toddlers, Kai’s age. I know it’s difficult but we have seen worst in our career!” Phill grabbed the collar of the officer who was briefing him but let go immed