Chapter 61

Vivian’s POV

“This is where we found you.”

I looked at the ground where Killian was pointing; spots of blood were still covering the ground—my blood. Looking at Killian’s face, I could tell he noticed, too. Chris’s jaw was tense. No one was happy to be here, but they wanted answers.

I looked towards the tree line, feeling a pull. Chris and Killian watched me, waiting for me to react to my surroundings. I started walking, letting myself be guided. As we continued to walk, the tugging felt stronger. I’d been here. I’d come this way.

“Vivian? Where are we going?”

I held up my hand, silencing Chris. I needed to feel, not talk. I paused, closing my eyes, and turned, heading in another direction, further into the forest. Where were we headed?

Ivy started whimpering. She wasn’t happy that we were returning to where we came from. Something here had scared her. The closer we got, the more I questioned if we should turn back. Chris and Killian would