Hope swelled in my chest. I could only wait and pray for the best. Maybe our search was finally over. Maybe Hall was already on his way back with Melissa. Maybe, in just a few moments, I would finally see my mate again.
By the moon, I was tired of coming up empty-handed. I wanted her back. I wanted all of this to be over.
How many more dead ends was I supposed to endure?
I was sick of returning to an empty house without her. I was sick of going to sleep and waking up every day without finding her next to me. I was sick of wondering whether she was eating properly or whether she was safe.
If I had to burn the entire world apart to find Melissa, I would do it just to bring her back to me.
I drew an exasperated breath and shut my eyes, focusing internally. Then, I reached for the conne
