Jacob’s breath caught in his throat as he stared at the television screen, his entire body going still. His heart skipped a beat, and an icy shiver ran down his spine. There, on the screen, was a breaking news banner scrolling across the bottom, but it was the photo that truly froze him in place.
The image featured a young woman with dark hair and a delicate smile—her face was unmistakable. The recognition scared him like a jolt of electricity, a sudden and shocking realisation that made his pulse race. The woman in the photo was none other than Lena, the same person he had picked up just hours ago.
As the news report continued to flash updates and details about her disappearance, Jacob’s mind reeled with disbelief and dread. The gravity of the situation began to sink in, leaving him feeling numb and overwhelmed by the horrifying turn of events.