Riley and I were both stunned. Without wasting any time, we quickly searched every room.

　　Tessa was sitting on the floor, crying like a child.

　　"I've looked everywhere. I even checked under the bed. Lily's gone… she's just gone."

　　I glanced outside, where the sky was just beginning to brighten.

　　"When did Xander leave?" I asked.

　　Tessa shook her head numbly. "I don't know either."

　　It wasn't strange for a grown man ...