Chapter 34
FINNLEY'S POV
The sun burned hot against my bare back as I repeatedly raised my axe, slashing the log before me into different pieces.
Feeling exhausted, I stood to take in some air and rest a while. The sound of knives hitting the strong bark of trees followed by the grunts of the others filled my ears. I'd been involving myself in anything that would keep my mind away from the pain tearing at my heart since Bria's disappearance.
Every day, I waited for Julian to return from the borders, hoping there would be news of her, but his response remained the same.
He assured us that the search parties were doing their best, and I knew he wasn't lying. Maybe it was time for me to stop hoping so desperately and just accept she was gone for good this time...
Hot tears stung my e
