The next morning arrived with a calmness I hadn't experienced in weeks.

Mr. Montoya's estate was already awake. The servants moved silently around the grounds. The morning air carried the scent of freshly cut grass and blooming flowers. Somewhere in the distance, birds sang from the tall trees that lined the property.

I stood next to Alex's convoy of vehicles and watched the family say their goodbyes.

To my surprise, I found myself wishing I didn't have to leave. The previous day had been stran