Ainsley returned immediately after Elijah contacted him through the mind link.
The room was eerily quiet, the only sound was coming from the heavy rain outside.
As he stepped inside, a cold chill ran down his spine. He followed Eloise’s scent, his sharp eyes scanning the surroundings. The dimly lit corridor led him toward the storage room.
With thick curtains covering the windows, no light could pass through, and the entire room was dark. The air was heavy, damp, and suffocating, making his heart ache.
Ainsley looked around the room, his keen senses picking up the faint sound of breathing. His gaze swept over the furniture before finally landing on a small, trembling figure hidden in the closet. His chest tightened painfully at the sight.
Eloise was cowering inside, pressed against th
