The following morning, Ana and Khai headed to the beach after a leisurely lunch. Because of her exhaustion from the previous night's lack of sleep, Ana dozed off shortly after leaving Arcane.
Upon arrival at the beach house, Ana was met with the disappointment of a rain shower. Khai stepped outside to gather supplies, asking her to wait for him inside. Time passed and her worry grew as she waited for his return. As the sun dipped below the horizon, Ana made the decision to venture out and search for him.
Ana hugged herself as she took a walk on the cold windy shore. The beach was a desolate and gloomy place. The wind howled, driving the rain in sheets that beat against the sand. The once-pristine beach was now littered with debris, twigs, and leaves that had been swept in by the wind.
