#Chapter 234: The Hunt

Edrick Ella slowly pointed her little finger in the direction where I last saw Moana and Kat walking over by the edge of the forest. Only now, no one was there. I felt my heart drop as I quickly scanned the treeline. I couldn’t see a flash of red hair anywhere I looked, no matter how hard I strained my eyes through the light drizzle of rain and the darkening sky. Maybe she came back in without me realizing, I thought to myself. “What’s wrong, daddy?” Ella asked, cocking her head. I shook my head and stood, forcing a weak smile so as not to cause Ella to panic. “Nothing, baby. Why don’t you go up to your room and play? Ask one of the maids to stay with you.” Ella gave me a puzzled look, but didn’t protest. I watched in horror as she ran off to play, and then I bolted into the kitchen to look for Selina. “Have you seen Moana?” I asked once I found Selina bent over the sink, washing dishes. She made a face and shook her head as she wiped her hands off on he