✦Dolly✦ I had to find Riven before my father could. I knew it wasn’t a good idea. I knew my father would be pissed, but unfortunately, knowing something was stupid had never stopped me before. Besides, I wanted to talk to Riven first. I didn’t want my father and Elias to scare him off before I got some answers. My father and Elias had voiced their plans, so when they left the house, I knew they would stop by the packhouse to speak with Grayson first. My mother had already left to go to Project Future. No one said I had to stay at home, so as soon as my father and brother left, I did too. I moved quickly as I headed straight for the motel. I had no idea if Riven would be there, but I was hopeful. When the motel came into view, I panicked. I wasn’t sure which room Riven was in, and asking w

