Ember's worry grew with each passing day. Three days had gone by, and Drake had yet to show up. Every morning, she scanned the crowded hallways, hoping to catch a glimpse of his familiar face, but he remained obviously absent. She knew that something was terribly wrong, and it was eating away at her. She had sent countless texts and called him, but there was no response. The silence was maddening.
Desperate for answers, Ember decided to approach Nyx, hoping he might have some information about Drake's whereabouts. She found him standing alone near their lockers, and as she approached, her voice trembled with concern. "Nyx, have you seen Drake? He hasn't been to school, and he's not answering my calls or messages. I'm really worried."
Nyx turned to her, his expression unreadable, but his
