Orion nodded and, while the adults were distracted, quickly tore open the gift box. Inside was just a piece of paper with a single sentence written on it.

The little girl read it aloud, "If you want more presents, come to the front gate."

She pouted and huffed, "It's a trick! We shouldn't believe it. My mom says if someone wants to give a gift, they should do it openly. Playing games like this means they're not sincere." But the other kids weren't so sure. They teased Orion, saying he was too scared to go to the gate.

Frustrated, Orion turned to the girl. "Lily, do you want to come with me? If we find anything, you can pick whatever you want. It'll all be yours."

Before Lily Frank could answer, another kid chimed in with a laugh, "Girls are always scared. I bet Lily wouldn't dare go with you."

Neither of them could back down from a dare, so Lily immediately grabbed Orion's hand and they headed outside.

It was quiet by the front gate. Other than the parked cars of the guests, there was nothing unusual.

head back when Lily noticed a white car in the distance with a giant stuffed animal next to

pointed excitedly, "Look! That car must have the presents. See, there's a big

it too and, encouraged,

all the way before two figures suddenly grabbed them. They struggled and tried to scream, but

it was time to cut the cake. Nina couldn't find Orion, and Lily's

began searching frantically. Thankfully, Nash thought to check the security cameras. What he saw made his blood run cold. Both children were being forced into a car and driven away. Lily's mother collapsed to the floor in tears, while her father, his face tense with worry, stepped aside to make a

track down the white car. Before he could get

for the trouble this has caused," he said to Nash. "But

"Mr. Frank, do

I'm going to find out. Please, just look

wanted to press him for more details, but

gestured towards Mrs. Frank, signaling that they needed to take

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