The seashore stretched out before us, a serene expanse where the sky met the ocean in a seamless horizon. The sunset is just moment away. Drew and I walked side by side, our feet sinking into the soft, wet sand with each step.
Yesterday when we got home, the usual warmth was replaced by an unsettling silence as we stepped through the door. I thought Rhys was just catching up on sleep in his cozy room, but a quick glance revealed an empty space when I checked his room. The stillness seemed to grow thicker, like a fog rolling in. Curiosity led me to the kitchen, where I found Drew engrossed in a piece of paper. His eyes scanned the lines through the piece of paper he's holding, his expression a mix of understanding and concern. As I approached, he handed me the note – Rhys' familiar handwri
