I pushed open the door to Lior’s room and froze.
The bed was empty. The sheets were pulled back, the monitor still on, but Lior was gone.
“No.”
The word came out under my breath before panic took over. My chest tightened as I stepped forward, then back, like that would change what I was seeing.
No.
No, no, no.
My mind went straight to Mason. He had taken him.
Tears blurred my vision as I turned and ran out into the hallway. I wasn’t even sure where I was going. I just needed to find someone.
I turned too fast and ran straight into him.
“Dr. Dean…” I grabbed onto his arm. “Lior… he’s not there. He’s gone.”
“Mia.” His hands came up, steadying me before I could spiral further. “Take a breath.”
“I… he’s not there,” I said, shaking my head. “He’s not—”
“He’s fine,” he cut in. “Lior
