A tense silence filled the room.
The realization that Rex was truly missing settled in, weighing heavily on everyone's chest.
Lela and Cynthia were the most afraid out of the group.
Unlike Liam, who was strong and didn't have a reason to fear—though they didn't know this.
Unlike Emma, who was a noble with a legendary-grade blessing that could give her a fighting chance.
They were a lot more ordinary.
They had rare-grade blessings, which were impressive in their own right.
But against someone who could steal away a noble without a trace?
They felt vulnerable, like they were just sitting ducks exposed before him.
If the kidnapper came back…
Would they be next?
That thought sent a chill down their spines.
Lela instinctively wrapped her arms around herself, as though shielding herself from an unseen presence.
Cynthia rubbed her arms, trying to suppress the growing fear crawling up her skin.
For all they knew, the kidnapper could still be nearby.
