Nico's panic intensified as he paced back and forth inside the dimly lit room, his heart hammering in his chest. The weight of his isolation bore down on him like a suffocating blanket, leaving him feeling helpless and alone. Each moment seemed to stretch on endlessly, filled with a sense of overwhelming despair.
In the midst of his anguish, Nico couldn't shake the feeling of longing that gnawed at his soul. He missed his mate, their bond a beacon of comfort and strength in the face of adversity. But now, stranded in this dangerous place alone, he felt more vulnerable than ever before.
As exhaustion washed over him, Nico collapsed onto the cold, hard ground, his body trembling with fatigue and fear. The darkness closed in around him, swallowing him whole as he drifted into a fitful sleep.
