The footage wavered with static, knowing that the hospital’s security system was far from polished. Still, Kai’s gaze was locked on the grainy screen. “Rewind to around six p.m.,” he ordered tightly, the words pressed between clenched teeth. The security chief’s fingers clacked over the keyboard and immediately the time stamp jumped back. The corridor appeared empty at first until a pale figure stepped into view. Kai’s stomach dropped. Abigail. She was still in her hospital gown and the thin fabric was swaying faintly around her legs as she moved. Her steps were uneven, each one careful and slow, as though her body was screaming at her to stop, but she didn’t. She had nothing with her... Not even the baby. The sight made something cold curl in his chest. Her hair fell loose over her

