Scarlett's words hung heavily in the air, and the group exchanged uneasy glances. Ethan's gaze dropped to the ground, his shoulders stiffening with unease. Ryder's face twisted into a mixture of guilt and worry, his fists clenching at his sides.
"What's going on?" Scarlett pressed, her voice firm but tinged with a growing desperation. Her piercing eyes scanned the group. "Why can't I sense Hunter's power anymore?"
Ryder hesitated, his expression faltering before he raised a trembling eyebrow. "Don't tell me... Hunter is dead too?" His voice was barely above a whisper, his body vibrating with a mix of fear and disbelief.