It is a Trap

Without wasting a moment, Claus grabbed his equipment and sprinted back to Cody's last known location. He couldn't shake the feeling that Mia might be in danger, and he had to find her.

As he approached Cody's hideout, Claus's worst fears were confirmed. The door to the hideout was ajar, and it was evident that there had been a struggle inside. Furniture was overturned, and Mia's equipment lay scattered on the floor.

Claus clenched his fists, his heart pounding with a mix of anger and fear. He knew that Mia had been investigating Cody's activities and gathering evidence, but it seemed that she had walked into a trap.

He carefully examined the scene, looking for any clues that might lead him to Mia's whereabouts. It was clear that she had put up a fight, but her absence weighed heavily on Claus.

As Claus continued to investigate the scene, he noticed a faint trail of blood leading towards a back exit. His heart sank at the sight, and he knew he had to follow it. It was a grim sign that