47. DREAD & UNCERTAINTY

In the dimly lit living room of Denzel's house, tension hung heavy in the air like a thick fog. Denzel paced back and forth, his fists clenched in frustration, while Aerwyna sat on the edge of the sofa, tears streaming down her cheeks.

Jace and Ben, stood nearby, trying to offer words of comfort and support. "We'll find her, guys. We'll do everything we can to bring them back safely." Jace said, his voice filled with determination.

But Denzel couldn't contain his anger. "How could this happen? They were just supposed to spend a simple date together." He spat out, his frustration boiling over.

Aerwyna buried her face in her hands, unable to bear the thought of losing her friends. "It's not fair," she whispered between sobs.