Chapter 54

"In the morning," Mark told Chloe before she even had a chance to ask him. "I marked some places mentally and I know just where to go."

"But-"

"But we won't find a thing at night. Not even with a moon as bright as this one." He threaded his fingers in her hair and held her so he could brush his lips over hers. "Trust me on this, okay? I know this place better than you do."

Her bottom lip quivered. "You think she's dead, don't you?"

He licked at her mouth. "I think it's a possibility we have to consider. I'm sorry."

"She was my best friend," Chloe cried. "My only real friend."

"Honey, we're going to do our best to find her. Let's just put it aside for tonight, okay?" He ran his hands down her back. "I think we could both use a shower. What do you say?"

She gave him a weak grin. "Does that mean I'm having a sleepover?"