KIARA'S POV
I hadn't slept.
Every time I closed my eyes, I imagined Ryder crying somewhere deep in the forest, alone and frightened. Every creak of the house made me jump. Every howl outside made my heart race with hope, only for that hope to fade into disappointment.
Rowan slept peacefully beside me, completely unaware that his brother was missing.
I gently stroked his tiny cheek.
"I'll bring him home," I whispered, even though I didn't know whether I was trying to reassure him or myself.
A sharp knock suddenly echoed through the bedroom.
Before I could answer, the door burst open.
Liam stood there, breathing heavily.
"Kiara..."
My heart stopped.
His face...He was smiling.
"We found him."
For a moment, I couldn't move.
"What?"
"We found Ryder."
The words didn't register.My
