<Linh's POV>

Wylie's missing...
      Wylie's missing...
              Wylie's missing... again....

That's all that rings in my head.

Tam and Rayni had hurriedly rushed to Tiergan's to tell me the news: Wylie was kidnapped again, last seen with Phoenix in Tealshine Beach Park, Phoenix also missing.

Over time, Fitz, Biana, Marella, Stina, Maruca, and Dex had appeared; Sophie and Keefe still "MIA".

Unfortunately, as much as I look sweet and optimistic, I was the first to break down and sob.

Tam comforted me, although I don't think he likes Wylie much because he broke my heart.

Though I honestly think Wylie was.. somehow bewitched.

I never shared that thought with anyone. However, in fear that someone would tell me that I'm too hopeful about Wylie.

But at least now everyone knows Phoenix bad, but I still have no proof of her bewitching him.

Soon, with my head buried in my hands, I stopped weeping.

Crying is pointless.

I look up to see a heated argument between Tam and Marella.

Tam- backed up by Biana and Dex- thinks Wylie probably just ran away with Phoenix, and there's no threat because the Neverseen is gone, but Marella- backed up by Stina and Maruca- thinks that he's actually been kidnapped.

(Fitz, being quiet as Biana shoots him worried and anguished glances)

I clear my throat pointedly and look at Tam.

He throws up his hands and purses his lips and says, "Just because you like him doesn't mea-"

He stops himself as I turn my face into one of  pleading- an expression he always gives in to.

He groans and rubs his eyes, glaring at Marella, "Fine, but we MUST consult Sophie firs -"

"Correction - you must consult us first," Grizel's husky voice sounds out as she saunters in beside Woltzer and Sandor, who had reluctantly left Sophie.

Sandor nods, "Although I think we may leave Miss Foster and Mister Sencen out of this search, and such."

Dex and Biana exchange a look.

I sweep my hair out of my face as I lock eyes with Tam - whose expression clearly reads,'I'm doing this for you, but you better not get back with that heartbreaking lunatic.'

I sometimes think he's too overprotective.

It's better than nothing, though he seriously can't resist my begging face!

I stand up, saying, "Do we have any leads?"

Rayni shakes her head, "All we know is where he disappeared, what time and who he was last with. Although we could check the records for who leapt there at that time,"

I nod my head thoughtfully, "Let's gather a team, I'll be going right now,"

Grizel bites her lip and says grudgingly, "We still better update Sophie,"

"Okay, three teams - one to check the records, one to search the grounds and the other to update Sophie and check on his powers." Dex offers.

Fitz immediately stands up, "I'll go update Sophie,"

Biana opens her mouth, glaring furiously in his direction, but a sharp look from him shuts her up.

"I'll help check on Sophie too since her new ability is the same as mine," Stina counts herself in.

"I'll follow you," Tam says quickly, obviously trying to avoid anything to do with Wylie.

"Dex and I will check the records," Biana smiles at Dex, who blushes.

"That leaves me, Marella, and Maruca to search the grounds," I analyse.

"Alright, one bodyguard with each group and let's go!" Grizel says.