Nicole's Pov
Drake's arms around me are like a shield against the world, and for a moment, the worries I carry seem to fade away. His warmth, his steady presence, it is enough to make me believe that everything will be okay.
But as we pull apart, the weight of reality creeps back in. I look up at him, searching his face for answers. “What did you and Aiden find when you tracked Zachary’s scent?” I ask, my voice more serious than I intend.
Drake’s expression softens, but there is a flicker of something guarded in his eyes. He shakes his head, his hand brushing a strand of hair from my face. “We’re both exhausted, Nicole. There’s nothing we can do about it right now. Let’s rest first, and I promise I’ll tell you everything when we’re fresh and focused.”
I open my mouth to argue, to insis
