Ethan POV

The welcome party finally ends.

I go straight to Grace's room. Need to talk. Need to bridge this growing distance between us.

She's not there.

Worry hits first. Sharp and immediate. Where is she?

Then suspicion creeps in. Unwelcome but insistent.

This has happened before. Her disappearing without explanation. Meeting that gray wolf Glow.

Guilt follows the suspicion. Hot and shameful.

I shouldn't doubt her. Shouldn't let ...