One step.

Then another step.

And then another.

He came close as he entered inside, before closing the door.

His grey eyes moved around the room as he observed everything from the bed to the sofa

set, curtained windows, and other doors within the room.

Empty.

The room was empty.

She wasn't here.

He retrieved his phone, dialed a number, and placed it to his ear while looking around the

room.

The call was received almost immediately, and it was then his eyes grasped a minute detail

he missed ...