~Tyler~

I stood on the balcony, my eyes fixed on the horizon, my mind racing with thoughts of Aurora and Adrianna. 

The cool night air did little to calm my frazzled nerves.

James's text still lingered in my mind. "No sign of Aurora yet."

I felt a surge of frustration. Where could she be?

Just then, I heard the sound of the door opening behind me.

"Tyler?" Adrianna's voice was soft, hesitant.

I turned to see her standing in the doorway, her eyes red-rimmed from crying.

"Adrianna, I..." I began, but she held up a hand.

"Don't, Tyler. I need space. I need time to think."

I nodded, feeling a...