Adrian's P.O.V

I glanced at the letter on my table for the fifth time before looking away again.

The seal of Justin Vailos, my Gamma and most formidable fighter in the pack, was still unbroken, but I already knew what it meant.

I had given him strict orders not to set foot in the Federation or make any contact with me unless he had found the whereabouts of Samantha.

And now that he finally reached out again, why was I the one feeling anxious?

Did they really find her? What if it was bad news?

I was suddenly overwhelmed by the same helplessness I experienced at the crossroads. That day,...