Jack..
I sat by the window in my study, looking out at the forest. The sky was cloudy and grey, and it felt like rain would fall at any moment. Leah’s favorite weather.
For weeks, I had been searching. I followed every lead, every clue, but it was no use. The rogues who had attacked Nicole were gone, like they never even existed. I didn’t understand how it was possible. Each time I failed, I felt angrier and more helpless. I had promised Leah I would protect Nicole. But how could I, when I couldn’t even find the people who hurt her?
I looked at the desk in front of me. On it sat a photo of Leah, smiling brightly. Her face was full of life in that picture, her eyes shining with joy. I wanted her to be happy forever.
I let out a long breath. I knew what I needed to do, Nicole had to le
