Amadeus didn’t speak on the ride back to the trail head or as they navigated the darkened path toward their favorite spot. The entire time, he kept thinking about the missing girl and what may have happened to her, his mind venturing down horrible avenues, thinking about the sorts of things that were reported in the news nowadays. His gut began to twist at the prospect of what awaited them. At one point he reached back and took Koyote’s hand, thankful for the silent support of his lover.
Uaine trotted along beside them, seemingly oblivious to their knightly task.
When they reached the clearing, Amadeus stood still, waiting, listening, hoping his unexpected specter would make another appearance. There was a spot of warmth on his chest and upon looking down he saw that his pentacle was glo
