It was another day wasted, producing no results. No new clues, no new leads. We were at a dead end, and at this point, there was no way to even turn back. Draco had sent revenants out to neighboring clans, as well as packs. No one returned with any answers. And that was really taking a toll on me.
I slumped on the bed, tears brimming in my eyes as I kept recalling my mother's last words to me. She made a promise. Why was she not fulfilling it? Where were they all?
Draco entered the room, gently closing the door behind him. I did not meet his gaze, not wanting him to see me crumble. Instead, I quickly blinked back my tears, and took a deep breath, pretending that I was not on the verge of breaking down.
He sat down in front of me, closer than I expected. Our knees touched against each ot
