Summary

Chapter 1 is written from Lorna's third-person perspective. She prepares her toddler, Thomas, to go out by putting on his snow suit and red boots. She thinks how lucky she is to have him and how she would fight to keep him. It is approaching the longest night of the year, and she considers staying in and decorating for Christmas. She also considers reconciling with her parents and inviting them to her home. However, she has something to do before she can celebrate. She and Thomas leave their house.

Chapter 2 is written from Vera’s third-person perspective. She is driving home during a snow storm even though the members of her team suggested that she spend the night in Kimmerston. She regrets doing so because the storm is worse than she expected. She realizes that she must have missed a turn and then sees...