I was in two minds on whether to change or not. I had an hour before lunch with Jake’s mom and gran. He wasn’t back yet, and he wasn’t answering his phone. Yes, I had already tried to call Alanna and Carter, and both went straight to voicemail.

I wanted to know if the kid was okay. I wanted to know what was going on instead of being left in the dark. Alanna had blocked me in so I couldn’t drive there, and it would take me at least half an hour to walk.

Could always shift?

I frowned. ...