Chapter 49

NOLAN

I returned to the fire packhouse after saying goodbye to Olive's mother. When I got home, Nigel was waiting in my room. "Were you able to bring her back?" Nigel asked without letting me sit down.

"No"

"What?. Why?. Did she say no?"

I pulled off my jacket and sat down on my bed. "I did not meet her. Her mom said she left for her uncle's pack this morning"

"Did she tell you why she left?. I mean did Olive's mom tell you why Olive have to leave for her uncle's pack?"

"No. She only said she was in a hurry. She must have left in haste because she knew we might come to see her. I told you she doesn't care"

He sighed and sat down beside me. "She cares. I can tell you that. I have seen it. She cares so much about you. But she needs time. She will come around, you don't have to worry"

"I hope it's not too late when she decides to come back"

He smiled. "It won't be late". He stood up. "I will let Bella and Ella know Olive left the mountain pa