Ethan stood motionless, unable to tear his eyes away from the wide-opened door. His heart pounded in his chest, and a sense of foreboding overwhelmed him, intensifying the already overwhelming feeling.
Locked in a moment of trance, Ethan eventually snapped out of it and rushed into the apartment.
"Ava!" he screamed in terror, desperately hoping for a response, but there was nothing.
Silence filled the air, confirming his worst fear - the district master had likely taken Ava. Yet, a small part of Ethan refused to believe it, clinging to the hope that maybe Ava hadn't been captured.
That hope shattered when Ethan searched the entire apartment and found no trace of Ava.
Signs of a minor struggle were evident, with items toppled to the ground. Frustration and anger boiled within him as he cursed under his breath, vowing to find the person who had dared to lay a hand on Ava.