**Elena**
It ended after one ring.
Weird.
I tried again. This time, nothing. Not even a single buzz.
Did he block me?
No... no, that can’t be it. Maybe he’s just busy. Something urgent, maybe?
I stared at my phone screen. Still no reply. I hated the silence.
I sighed, and typed a quick message.
"Hey. Just called to know if you're fine."
Sent.
I didn’t wait for a reply. I turned and headed to my room. My heart was too restless to sit still.
I changed out of my gown into something simpler. More... normal.
It’s been a long time since I’ve seen Dad. Maybe going back would help me clear my head. Maybe I’d find something... anything... answers about Helena.
Something felt off lately.
One hour later, I slipped through the entrance gate.
Everything was... still. Too still.
No guard
