Chapter Thirty Three

By the time Thorran and Archer arrived, I was beyond fuming.

It was stupid of me to bring Looke along. Here I was, convinced I would be able to get on Looke's side, so we could have a friendship despite how he feels about me. He helped me get here, to meet my mate. I can understand why he is so spiteful, however, his bitterness has gone too far.

I sat down on a warm rock, trying to enjoy the sun as far from Looke as I could when Archer and Thorran emerged from the bush, Archer looking beyond pleased within himself. "We found some footsteps up ahead."

"It's not definitive but it's the only clue we have," Thorran says, trying to remain realistic. It's obvious he doesn't want to be let down again.

I give him a soft smile, which he returns warmly.

We set off on our walk not long after. Archer is keen on the track of Thorran's mother, however, it seems everyone else is disheartened. I walk in front of Thorran, looking over my shoulder every few minutes to whisper something reassuring, or t