She wrinkled her nose in confusion.

“But if Dad was trying to warn us about something bad—”

“He was trying to protect us,” I interrupted gently.

“I want to make sure I understand his warning completely before I put you girls in the middle of a dangerous situation.”

Daisy glanced nervously toward the dark hallway outside my bedroom.

“Does Austin know we found this note tonight?”

“No, he has no idea,” I replied.