Jasmine was still in her room when she heard the sound of a car pulling into the compound. Her heart jumped. She quickly stood up from where she was sitting on the floor and rushed to the window. Her hands shook as she pulled the curtain aside, hoping—just maybe—that Nicolai had brought the twins back.

A few seconds later, the car door opened. Nicolai stepped out. Then Kent. She looked hard, praying to see two small figures following them. But no one else came out.

She knew it, deep ...