The war room filled with voices as Lucian called his best trackers.

"I want search parties sent out now," he ordered. "Six teams. Different directions."

Marcus stepped forward. Wait, no. Marcus was dead. Laura's heart clenched as she remembered.

Viktor took his place instead. His scarred face was grim.

"How far do we search?" Viktor asked.

"As far as you need to. But stay away from Kieran's fortress. We can't afford to lose more people."

"What if we find traces near there?" Garrick asked.

"Then you mark the location and come back for backup."

Laura listened from her chair by the wall. Her fingers gripped the armrests tight.

"I'm going...