Chapter 360: Frantic, Part 2

Trent rubbed his thumb across my knuckles, and the soft touch calmed some of my nerves.

"Rector said he knew Felicity was back in Keene Valley, that he'd sent her on a mission to earn back his trust," Whitney said. "But there was nothing in Isach's thoughts about what that mission was."

Abby dropped her head and covered her face with her hands, but she remained silent. I couldn't imagine what she must be thinking.

"And there was nothing about Colt or Karina, so either Rector doesn't know anything about you two, or Felicity really isn't here because of Dante," Whitney said, giving Colt an encouraging smile.

"So, that's it?" I asked, staring up at Whitney. "That's not helpful. At all."

"I know." She sighed. "Like I said, I got the feeling he wanted me to know something, but I can't figure out what. He must still be guarding some of his thoughts."