Thorne’s POV
Adrenaline blurred my vision as I stumbled into the woods. I looked around frantically, trying to make out the space between the trees in the dark. This was the direction I was told Ruelle had gone but there is no sign of her in these woods and to say I am filled to the brim with panic would be the understatement of the century.
I had secretly hoped to the Gods that Ruelle would eventually decide not to attend this gathering but of course things couldn’t go my way. I sprinted in circles in the woods, peering around and behind the large trees in search of even a glint of white hair. That is as much help as I would get to make finding her easy in the thick darkness of these woods considering her dress is black. I come to a stop amidst the trees, my hands going up to rake thr
