Chapter 14: Chapter 14

Keir returned to his classroom and waited for the next period’s students to arrive. That was Ethan’s class, so the boy would no doubt attend. Keir would find a moment to speak privately with him then. But Ethan never showed.

Worried, Keir visited the attendance office between class periods. “Hey, Arlene, do you know if Ethan Bradford is in school today?”

The secretary looked up from her computer. “Yeah, he was this morning. But his parents came and pulled him out before lunch. I guess they’ve got some big plans for spring break and wanted an early start.”

A sudden coldness spread though him. He was too late. They’d taken the boy already. Maybe to avoid last-minute interference by Keir or rebellion by Ethan.