**Enzo's POV**
The moment we stepped out of the car, I felt Winter's absence like a hollow ache. It was strange how the very air seemed devoid of warmth without her presence. I wanted nothing more than to bring her back to safety, away from whatever danger she was blindly running toward. My thoughts were abruptly interrupted by the urgent buzz of my phone. My heart skipped a beat when I saw Sarge's name flash across the screen.
"Hello?" I answered, my voice barely masking the tension crawling under my skin.
"Enzo," Sarge's voice was like a jolt of electricity, raw and charged with anxiety. "Winter just left. She was here, but she’s gone to the witch's place. I think she’s in trouble. I overheard Dad with Rykor, and they’re talking about bringing her back by force.”
Panic clawed at my c
