Book 2: Chapter 12

*Reid*

I squat down next to the ash where a fire had been, placing my hand above it to feel for heat. With my good arm, I reach out, my fingers digging into the cold ash as I lift it and let it fall. I frown at the soot, my eyes scanning the rest of the area, what glimmer of excitement I had leaches from me. Could it be him? Was the bastard this fucking close, and we missed him?

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