find a way

Early in the morning, Meera's student, a sharp-eyed young man named Karan, approached her with a mix of urgency and caution in his eyes. He had been out all night, following leads and asking questions in the shadowy corners of Manali.

"Ma'am," he began, his voice steady but tinged with concern, "we've found where Rajeev and his family are staying. They've moved into a nearby mansion. It seems they purchased it recently. The place is heavily guarded; there's tight security all around. No one can get in without being noticed."

Meera's heart pounded as she listened. The news was both a relief and a new source of anxiety. Knowing Rajeev's location was a step forward, but the fortress-like security surrounding the mansion complicated things. She clenched her fists, her mind racing with thoughts of Gnapika. Where was she being kept? Was she safe?

"They have no idea where Gnapika is," Karan continued, reading the worry in Meera's eyes. "We've searched the perimet