Noa's eyes remained fixed on Adrihen, who approached with deliberate steps. The sunlight cast shifting shadows across their faces, creating an atmosphere thick with tension. Beneath the expansive clear sky, Noa's heartbeat quickened, a reminder of the gravity of this moment. Yet, his mind wrestled with the weight of Eden's potential discovery.
Adrihen drew nearer, and Noa's gaze lingered on him, but the nagging anxiety about Eden's fate if they were caught persisted. Doubt swelled within him, burdening him with a heavy responsibility. He desperately hoped to steer clear of a more treacherous situation.
As Adrihen closed in, a creeping unease settled over Noa.
However, as he finally glanced back, his eyes fell upon the spot once occupied by Eden and the mysterious figure. The ensuing silence and emptiness stirred mixed emotions within him. The figure and Eden had vanished, leaving behind a trail of enigma and uncertainty.