The night air was thick with the smell of rain and asphalt as Feriha led the survivor through the quiet streets. Ravihan stayed close behind, scanning every shadow, every corner, alert for Selene's inevitable traps. 🌜
Feriha's mind was racing. The warehouse had been a test;a carefully constructed stage. And Selene's message was clear: the truth about her sister was hidden, but somewhere close, waiting.
"Ravi," she whispered, keeping her voice low, "where do we start? How do we even track her?" 😣
Ravihan rubbed his temples, exhaustion etched into his features. "We start with what we know. Selene's signature;white lilies, the Glass Circle symbol. Every time she leaves a mark, she's signaling something important."
Feriha glanced down at the survivor, who clutched her hand tightly, eyes wide but trusting. That fragile grip renewed her determination.
"Then we follow the trail," she said firmly. "Every lily, every symbol;it has to lead somewhere." 🌼
They arrived at a small coffee shop near the edge of the city. Closed for the night, but inside, a single white lily lay in the middle of a table, petals carefully arranged in a spiral.
Feriha knelt, inspecting it. Etched lightly into the stem was the same symbol;the circle with the line. ☕
"Another message," she muttered.
Ravihan nodded. "Yes. But it's also a location marker. She always leaves clues where she wants us to go."
Feriha's eyes scanned the table. Beneath the petals, faint scratches in the wood formed letters;carefully hidden.
Her breath caught. She leaned closer and read aloud:
"EAST HARBOR – WAREHOUSE 9" 🏚
Ravihan's eyes narrowed. "East Harbor… abandoned docks. That's her next stage."
Feriha's stomach twisted. The survivor whimpered, and she knelt beside her, comforting her gently. "It's okay. We're coming for you," she whispered.
Ravihan placed a hand on her shoulder. "This is it. The first real lead on your sister,and the truth Selene wants to keep buried."
Feriha nodded, determination sharpening like a blade. She felt a strange mix of fear and resolve. For the first time, she realized the hunt had turned. She wasn't running anymore;she was closing in.
Outside, the city slept unaware. But Feriha and Ravihan knew: the next confrontation with Selene would change everything. And the secrets hidden in Warehouse 9 could finally answer the question that had haunted Feriha all her life: What really happened to her sister? 🤔