Shattered Control

Even after several hard shoves, the door wouldn't budge. With no time to waste, Maeve kicked open the adjacent room's door and climbed through the balcony window into Kael's room.

The room was black. As Maeve landed soundlessly, the distinct scent of red wine immediately hit her senses.

"Kael? Kael? Where are you?" Maeve called his name several times, but there was no answer.

Hearing the sound