The man of the house moved to answer it, curiosity in his eyes.

“Who might you be?” he inquired, opening the door.

Derek, his face drawn with concern, presented a photo of Millie, asking with barely restrained urgency, “Excuse the intrusion, but we’re searching for this woman. Have you seen her?”

Recognition dawned in the man’s eyes, and he nodded, excitement overtaking his features.

“she is here, in my house.”

Upon hearing the man’s confirmation, Marcus’ stride became purposeful as he crossed the threshold into the house.

is she? Lead me to her, now!” he

momentarily taken aback by Marcus’ intense presence, blinked

the man’s confusion, Marcus’ tone softened as he explained, “I’m her

over the man’s face. “Oh, I understand.

from the cold but

steps, the man guided Marcus and Derek to a warm,

the bedroom,

had been saved by a

you, ma’am, for saving…

aura of cold, caught Millie’s eyes. She faltered for a

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