Author POV
"Isabella?"
Alaric pulled back the natural curtains made of climbing plant roots as he went out to check for Isabella. After the man finished washing the dishes and securing the leftover food for dinner later, Alaric hurried to leave the cave and find Isabella.
In the man's hand was a handful of white flowers, he did not know what type they were, but Alaric had found them deep in a corner of the cave, growing in the damp area where the spring was. Alaric thought Isabella would like these flowers, so he took a little time to pick some before leaving the cave to show the simple bouquet in his hand.
However, when he reached outside the cave, he did not see anyone. There were no signs of Isabella remaining; only a faint scent lingered in the air, indicating that the woman had in
