*Zara*

Time meant nothing now. There was no time since my baby was wrenched away from me.

Nothing even made sense anymore after Briella was kidnapped while I watched helplessly. There was a lot of crying and wailing. I vaguely remember Mom tugging me to bed and having me lie down. Noah’s aunts had been in to see me and Lorelei a few times as well, but I didn’t speak to any of them.

The sun rose and fell at least a few times, but I couldn’t be sure ...