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*Adrian's POV*

I kept calling out to Ian, but he wasn't answering. He remained awfully quiet. I begged and pleaded, but to no avail. Deep down, I sensed something coming—danger drawing nigh. It's all the more reason why I couldn't bear to think that Ian had disappeared again.

The last time this happened, it was far from funny. I was lucky Ian had shown up at my lowest point.

My head was swimming with thoughts. I had to find a way to save Lena, guilt gnawing at me after giving Claire consent to do whatever she liked. I knew that at this very moment, Claire would be hatching her...