Kellen’s POV: I sped toward Forlorn Heights with urgency. The car was silent, yet my thoughts echoed loudly. I didn't know if I was doing the right thing by not telling anyone where we were going. I knew Luther was curious but held off on asking any questions, probably trapped in his thoughts, and checking in with my father for advice was out of the question; he'd want to do everything by the books, and we didn't have time for that. It was a risky decision, and I knew I'd hear an ear full later about responsibilities and Kingdom rules, but the need to find Shyla overrode all other logical options. I couldn’t believe Betty would leave her injured in a place as dangerous as Forlorn Heights. Out of all the nonsensical things Betty has done to girls she's felt threatened by, this is by far t

