I was in such a panic that I completely forgot that I could mind-link Reid. I hastily stood, and I maintained my composure the best that I could as to not alarm any pack members. I crossed the sundeck and darted back into the packhouse. As I walked, I checked the time on my phone. It was almost noon, and the sun would set at about 8pm. We had no time to waste.
I took the stairs two at a time. As I neared the third floor, I could scent him, and that alone helped to calm my erratic heartbeat. I still pressed on as quickly as I could without breaking into a sprint.
As I turned the corner at the top of the staircase, I ran right into exactly who I was looking for. He caught me by my shoulders and kept me from falling, and when I looked up into his concerned eyes, I was struck with an emotion
