Chapter 56

　　Derek's POV 　　We then discussed where Hugh might be hiding. We decided that the entrance to the forest was the only place he could hide. After nightfall, Gerald and Kent drove to the forest to kill the "rogue couple" who had poisoned Erika and at the same time attract Hugh's attention. Thirty minutes later, Steven and I drove out into the woods to catch Hugh. 　　Getting into the car and sitting in the back, I vaguely felt Erika's presence. But she wasn't there. 　　Wait for me! I'll go with you. She mind-linked me. 　　My eyes were shining. She could mid-link me again! The mate bond between us was restored! 　　"Stop the car. Erika wants to come with us," I ordered Steven. 　　"Has Luna fully recovered?" Steven asked. 　　"Yes!" I replied with thinly veiled excitement. 　　I had been upset all day because I couldn't feel her presence, even though I knew it was only temporary. Every second was unbearable because I couldn't feel her presence and communicate with her. 　　Now that we could communicate