Cara’s POV
When I open the front door the next morning, expecting to see Noel, I’m surprised to find that Colin, Ryan, and Aidan are standing, speaking with Noel on the other side. When they all see it’s me, they turn toward me at once.
“Cara,” Colin says. He starts to take a step toward me like he wants to hug me. I take a step back, shying away from his touch. It’s not that I don’t love my brother, I do. And it’s not that I don’t want his comfort.
It’s more that I don’t want any comfort. Not right now.
There will be time for comfort and tears and whatever else when Mia is found. Until then, I must be strong, both for myself and for Ethan. And for Alaric too.
I can see how he is working himself to the bone, not sleeping or eating, not resting.
He blames himself. And in my anger an
