Most people in town don’t even know it exists.”

“Would Brandon have known about it?” I asked.

“Your husband spent his entire life in those woods, Hannah,” she reminded me.

“He knew those trails better than anyone in town.”

I thanked Mrs.

Gable warmly for her help and headed out to my car.

When I pulled into my driveway, I was startled to see Austin on my front porch.

He stood up the moment my car stopped, his face showing a mix of intense relief and worry.