Cliff's POV
Melinda shook her head and said, "Luna Vanya didn't come. She left with Theodore this afternoon. Those two..."
Melinda stopped mid-sentence.
I wasn't stupid. Even with my mind still a bit foggy, I could read between the lines—Vanya and Theodore had a special relationship.
The door opened, and Elliot walked in.
He frowned and said, "Miss Coleman, visiting hours are almost over. You should head back."
Melinda wanted to say more, but I cut in, "Go back. It's late."
"Alright," she replied, her tone dripping with disappointment.
After Melinda left, I picked up my phone, which was lying nearby. There wasn't a single message from Vanya.
Even Melinda had come to see me, but Vanya had left without a word, without even a greeting.
The next second, I dialed the pack's number.
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