Chapter 162

Alpha Rolan's POV 

I glanced at my watch, irritation simmering beneath my calm exterior. It had been several minutes since I had last seen Pandora, and I had finished coordinating with the resort security. 

They were on high alert, scouring the premises for any sign of Derrick, but I couldn’t shake the feeling that something was off. I decided to check on Pandora myself.

As I made my way toward our room, the resort felt unnaturally quiet, as if the very air was holding its breath. I dismissed the unease creeping up my spine, focusing instead on the footsteps echoing through the corridor. 

Then I noticed something on the floor. I bent down to pick up Pandora’s flip-flop, its bright color stark against the dull tile. Anxiety surged within me as I glanced around, searching for any sign of her. This was not like her. 

Just then, I felt it, a prickle of awareness, a sensation that I was being watched. I straightened quick