Chapter 62: Ella is Alive

Ryker's POV

Patrick had been gone for a few days and there was still no news about him. I was getting a very bad feeling about everything but I refused to think about it.

I was certain that Ella was alive and that was all that mattered. Nothing else did.

I finished my meetings for the day and I was supposed to have dinner but for some reason, the food didn't have any taste in my mouth. I took just a few bites and dumped the plate.

I got up and started marching out of the dining room. I had no idea where I was going but I let my legs lead.

My mind felt like a time bomb had been implanted into it. It was silent yet waiting for the news that could make it explode.

My legs continued moving till I stopped right in front of Ella's room. Despite myself, I got in and my heart shifted in my chest.

I moved to her wardrobe and pulled out the first dress that my hand touched. It was a simple blue dress with straps at the ends that flowed freely downward.

It was beautiful but its beauty could not