Despite the time that has passed, Jenna knows her child is still alive. Even though all her leads have been dead ends. And even though her husband, Paul, begs her to move on to save their marriage. But then Jenna is tipped off to a private research organization running an experiment on children. Children around the age her precious Sophie would be now. Paul is suspicious of the entire thing—a mysterious informant, a shady organization, a director with secrets. To him, it sounds like a trap. But to Jenna, it's hope. And for the chance to hold her daughter again, she'll risk it all—her marriage, her reputation and her life. Chapter One Wallace Institute, Huntsville, Alabama May 3, 2:38 p.m. Jenna Thompson stared at the clock on the wall. Thirty-eight minutes she had waited. Every second thickened with mounting uncertainty. And the need for a cigarette. Didn't matter that she hadn't smoked in nearly two months. The craving was a living, breathing demand swelling inside her. She got up, hiked the strap of her purse higher on her shoulder.
