I patiently waited for Kailee to come out, but after an hour, I didn't hear anything. I decided it was time for her to come out. I knew she was probably trying to think about everything that had happened, but I couldn't risk someone trying to track her down. While she was with me, I could use a protection spell to ensure her safety.
"Are you okay in there, Kailee?" I called through the door, my voice softer this time.
There was silence for a moment before I heard the faint splash of water. She was still in the bath. It had been a long time since she'd been able to bathe properly, so I understood why she was taking her time. But I also knew she was avoiding something—or rather, someone.
Someone who wasn't here.
I sighed, leaning against the doorframe. Alexander, Chase, and Joseph shou
