ALEX'S POV Gone? The word echoed in my mind, the thought alone igniting a fire in my chest. "That’s impossible!" I thundered, my voice shaking the walls. "Ella would never leave… not like that." "Exactly!" Eve cried, stepping closer. "But no one believes me." I thought... I thought you might." She was very down with desperation, but I couldn’t focus on her mixed emotions now. I clenched my fists tightly, trying to process what was happening. Ella had been fine earlier today. She was strong, determined…even while she was serving her punishment. This didn’t add up. "Where is Sonia?" I growled, my eyes darkening with rage. Eve stepped back, startled by my tone, but quickly regained her composure. "She’s probably in the guest room. Please, Alex, we need to act fast before something bad

