"Where," I asked. I walked past Grier to the door. "Where did they find the fire."
"North ridge past the old marker stones," Grier said. He caught my arm before I stepped outside. "You cannot go out there Wren. Something is still on fire. Blackthorn scouts might still be in the trees."
"Kade is out there."
"I know." A raw look crossed his face. It was the first time I saw any break in Grier's calm. "I sent two more patrols after him as soon as I heard. I came here because I had nowhere else to go. You needed to know from me before someone mean told you about it."
Maribel put her hand on my shoulder. She stopped me from swaying. "Sit down Wren. Being scared will not bring him back faster."
"I cannot sit." My voice broke. "I have to do something."
"Just breathe," Grier said. His voice
