Donovan wrapped me into his warm embrace, and I melted into his arms. I had missed him so much. I could stay right here, just like this, forever. I could feel his warmth; the strength in his arms never ceased to make me feel safe and secure. The only thing that stood out was that I still couldn't sense his scent at all. I was able to smell Mrs. Boone's scent last night, but I couldn't breathe in his aroma at all.
"Valley," Donovan buried his nose into my hair and inhaled deeply, "where have you been?"
"I've been busy," I murmured into his chest.
"My dad said you had disappeared," he choked, "and they found you...well...found your body." He pulled away from me, placing his hands on my shoulders. He looked into my eyes, "What's going on, Valley?"
I inhaled deeply and released the br
