Lila's POV
My heart was still pounding from the previous night as I went outdoors into the chilly morning air. I woke up to find Kian's side of the bed vacant, and the fear that had taken hold of me had not gone away. No one had seen the healer go, despite my searches of the camp, questions of the guards, and even a check of his tent.
I couldn't decide which was worse: the idea that he may be in danger or the fact that he had decided to abandon me.
Selene followed me, scanning the woods with a keen eye. "You’re sure his scent leads this way?"
I took a big breath and nodded. "Yes, even if it's faint. He took this route.
We had been following Kian's route through the thick woodland for over thirty minutes. Despite being new, the tunes had a sense of purpose. He had selected this route,
