Elena POV
But the problem was, I had no idea where to find Ryder. He’d never told me where he lived or where he usually hung out during the day.
“Try the lake,” Elise suggested. “You’ve met him there a few times. Maybe you’ll find him there again.”
It was as good a place to start as any. Without another thought, I grabbed my jacket and rushed out of the cottage, heading straight for the lake. Twilight was setting in as I made my way through the forest, the light fading to soft shades of purple and blue.
By the time I reached the lake, it was already dark. The moon hung low in the sky, casting a silver glow over the water. The surface of the lake was so calm, it looked like a mirror reflecting the moon and stars. The tall pines around the shore swayed gently in the breeze, their leaves
