chapter 36 presumptuous

After Jedrek and the others left, Pryce arrived. Upon entering, he noticed the villa's door was left open, causing him to frown.
He swiftly stepped inside. His heart pounding when he saw a flower on the ground that was crushed.
A sense of dread washed over him. He whispered a prayer, hoping for divine protection, before hastening upstairs to investigate.
Upon further search, a surge of anger consumed him.
No!
Not upstairs.
No sign of her in the garden.
No sight of her nearby!
He...