Trail of blood
As Elena laid eyes on Blake, she leaped out of her SUV, her concern palpable and her composure slipping in the face of his unannounced excursion.
Blake could discern the depth of her worry, recognizing the trouble he had caused her with his impromptu stroll.
"Blake, there you are! What are you doing out here...all alone?" she inquired, attempting to mask her immense concern, though her facade faltered beneath the weight of her emotions.
"Just taking a walk, trying to acquaint myself with the surroundings. The house is becoming a bit monotonous," Blake responded, his gaze locked onto Elena, searching for any signs of vulnerability in her demeanor.
"Monotonous? Am I boring you?" Elena's tone shifted slightly, a hint of insecurity creeping into her voice.
"You? Nah, just needed some fresh air and a taste of the wild," Blake reassured her, his eyes conveying sincerity as he sought to assuage her concerns.