Chapter 4

It was the first time Aiden ever felt genuinely annoyed with Colette.

He gripped the emerald bracelet tightly in his palm, rubbing it to steady his nerves and suppress the rising panic, then urged his horse toward the cliff.

Soldiers had lit up torches at the base of the cliff, and nearly a thousand soldiers scoured every inch, determined not to miss a single spot.

At last, the soldiers came forward, supporting a battered and bruised woman.

Aiden's eyes brightened as he rushed to her side, pulling her into his arms. "Edith, I was so worried about you! Are you…