Chapter 130

Elysia's POV

The night wore on, and the weight of worry sat heavy on my shoulders. It had been hours since I had last eaten, my appetite suppressed by the looming fear of Ian's disappearance. The emptiness in my stomach mirrored the emptiness I felt without him by my side.

Just as despair threatened to consume me, there was a knock at the door, jolting me from my thoughts. The sound reverberated through the quiet house, stirring a mix of anticipation and anxiety within me. With hesitant steps, I made my way to the door, my heart pounding in my chest.

As I opened the door, a team of police officers entered, led by a detective who introduced himself as Carlos. His presence brought a glimmer of hope, a flicker of reassurance that we were not alone in our search for Ian. Detective Carlos explained that he would be assisting us in the investigation, employing specialized tools and techniques to aid in the search.

Accompanying him were four other officers, each equ