The relentless rain and booming thunder served as a backdrop to their feverish search.
"Morgan…!" Mervyn's shout reverberated through the maze, a haunting blend of desperation and terror.
With resolve in his heart, Mervyn forged ahead into the labyrinthine maze, driven by an unshakable conviction that his son was somewhere lost within its twists and turns.
Ignoring the chaos of the search party behind him, he trusted his instincts, determined not to lose Morgan to the enigmatic depths of the hedge maze.
His relentless pursuit, however, led to an unexpected encounter—one that caused Mervyn's eyes to widen in disbelief.
"You..."
The Omega's voice trailed off, his features contorting with a mix of shock and pain.
A sudden jolt pierced his head, causing Mervyn to stagger backward, the unexpected sensation tearing through his consciousness like a lightning bolt.