Lucian paced the dimly lit room, his agitation palpable. Lily's sudden disappearance had cast a shadow of unease over his thoughts, igniting a storm of worry and frustration within him.
"She has to be here somewhere," Lucian muttered to himself. "I can't believe she would just leave."
He stopped pacing and ran his hands through his hair. He was supposed to be the leader of this coven, but he felt helpless. He regretted leaving her alone.
Suddenly, the door to the study opened, and Marie entered.
"Lucian," Marie's voice cut through the tense silence, her expression mirroring his concern. "We've searched every inch of the estate. There's no sign of her."
He clenched his fists, his jaw set in determination. "She can't have just vanished. There has to be a clue, something we're missing
