chapter 31

Abbie I look for Ivy when I return to the castle before finally finding her in her room. Excitement bubbles inside me at the thought of getting her out of here. I know I can convince Kade; I have to; I’m not leaving her behind. I can’t abandon her, not when she is already so alone; she wouldn’t abandon me, either, that much I’m certain of. When I push the door open and spot her, I rush into the room excitedly and over to her, where she sits in front of the fireplace. Ivy looks relieved to see me and sits up on her knees. “Where have you been? I have been looking for you,” she says before grabbing my arms. She hugs me before I hold her at arm’s length, making sure she is okay. She looks rather tired, and I know it is her mate bond affecting her this way and causing it. She looks so sad all the time. Despite her best efforts to hide it from me, I know. She can’t hide it from me, so I’m excited to share this news with her. I know it will give her hope. “I didn’t want to upset you, but I h