Ethan's POV
I hadn't rested in hours.
Every hour since Soraya vanished felt like a blade twisting in my chest. I had searched every alley, every abandoned building, every CCTV feed I could bribe my way into. I even called Thorne from Silverfang some moments later after she was gone.
I needed him here.
I needed someone I trusted.
Thorne arrived within hours, but even with him beside me, nothing worked. Every lead went cold. Every trail vanished. Whoever took Soraya was smart—too smart. They left no scent, no trace, no witness willing to talk.
For the first time in years…
I felt hopeless.
Until Kael and Lucas mentioned one thing that sparked the smallest—yet fiercest—flame in my chest:
The rogue leader. Victor.
If anyone in this city knew of a rogue attack… it would be him.
