Jacob parked his car a short distance away and approached the station with caution, every sense on high alert. The air was heavy with the earthy aroma of damp soil and pine, the silence punctuated only by the occasional rustling of leaves.
Although Lena was nowhere to be seen, Jacob was certain she had to be nearby; the ticket had led him here for a reason. As he scanned the surroundings, his gaze landed on a narrow path that meandered into the woods.