Chapter 88 - Damien is Missing

The soldiers moved quickly, as did the estate guards. Luke, who was determined to locate his brother-in-law, and Lydia, who was devastated by her husband's disappearance, joined the hunt. With their imaginations spinning over all the possible locations for Damien, Jake, Ella, and Masque, still posing as Luna Katherine joined the hunt as well. “Stay close” Masque said to Jake and Ella as they left the hall. Sensitive to everything, Jake's keen eyes scrutinized the surroundings. “He couldn't have gone very far," he muttered, attempting to detect a sound or fragrance that might direct them to Damien. Ella nodded, a mixture of determination and nervousness coursing through her senses. “He has to be somewhere within the estate. He couldn't have just disappeared into thin air” she said, A silvery light was cast over the estate by the high moon in the sky. With meticulous movements, the search groups examined every angle and corner that might potentially conceal a person. Every ins