A dreadful feeling flooded into his heart and clenched it tight.

The room was empty.

There was nothing there but the same old furniture and the air of loneliness.

Dad, have you seen Marcus?

Carter heaved, for his legs were tired of touring around his house— twice— with the same result each time. No signs of his lover.

Mom? Have you?

He lost all hopes and let his heart sink as his mother shook her head.