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The news also comes as a shock to Aila, who stands deadly still beside me.

It's odd for them to both go missing, and by this time too. Aislyn never mentioned leaving the den or heading anywhere.

I find it strange that they both vanished out of the blue. “Have you searched within the borders? They may not be far from the den.” I tell Bodie.

He still stands rooted to the ground with his face ghastly pale. His eyes remain on me as he shakes his head.

“Well, we have to search ...