"Repeat what you just said, Dino," Kaive asked, as though the words had not fully registered.
Dino's eyes reflected his apology before his lips moved. "She ran inside," he said quietly. "I tried to stop her, but she wouldn't listen."
Hearing this, Kaive clenched his jaw, forcing himself to stay calm. He needed to understand what had happened, how long she had been inside.
"How long ago?" Kaive asked, his voice controlled but tight.
"Only moments," Dino replied. His eyes showed nothing but regret. He opened his mouth to speak again, then closed it, unable to meet Kaive's gaze.
But Kaive was no longer focused on Dino. His attention was fixed on the building, on the dark that had swallowed Olessia whole. Whatever explanations Dino had could wait. What mattered now was getting her out.
Without thinking twice, he moved to enter the building, his steps urgent and unhesitating. Dino quickly stepped in front of him, blocking the entrance with his body.
