Serena’s POV
“Well, well,” he said, his voice low and rough. “Didn’t I tell you to stop searching?”
My heart pounded so loud it drowned out the sound of waves slapping against the docks. I took a step back, my hand trembling, but I tried to mask my fear.
“Where is he? Where’s Adrien?” I demanded of him, knowing the only thing I wanted was to see Adrien and know that he wasn't okay.
The man smirked, shaking his head as if amused by my desperation.
You really don’t listen, do you? He’s alive. But he’s in a place you’ll never reach.
The words stabbed me in the chest. That single word, alive, gave me a flicker of hope, but it was quickly crushed by his tone.
“Tell me where!” I demanded, forcing my voice to stay strong.
He walked closer, boots scraping against the gravel. “Why would I
