Alpha Rolan's POV

I glanced at my watch, irritation simmering beneath my calm exterior. It had been several minutes since I had last seen Pandora, and I had finished coordinating with the resort security.

They were on high alert, scouring the premises for any sign of Derrick, but I couldn’t shake the feeling that something was off. I decided to check on Pandora myself.

As I made my way toward our room, the resort felt unnaturally quiet, as if the very air was holding its breath. I dismissed the unease creeping up my spine, focusing instead on the footsteps echoing through the corridor.

Then I noticed something on the floor....