CHAPTER 41

ZAVIER CROSS

I couldn't shake off the feeling of dread and worry that had been consuming me ever since Raini disappeared. Every minute that passed felt like an eternity, and I couldn't help but think about all the worst-case scenarios that could be happening to her.

River and I had been searching all over town, asking people if they had seen her or had any information about her whereabouts. But so far, nothing had come up. It was like she had vanished into thin air.

As we walked through the dark streets, I could see the worry etched on River's face. She had been a true friend through this ordeal,

I had been searching for Raini for two days, scouring the city for any sign of her. My heart was pounding with worry and fear, every possible scenario running through my mind. I couldn't even begin to imagine where she could be or what could have happened to her.

As I made my way down the street, my phone rang. It was River. I answered, my heart pounding in my chest. "Have you found her?" she