He felt uncomfortable with the situation, but Hanna understood that Kevin only wanted to do what was best for Cassie. She nodded slowly, though her face was full of worry. "Be careful, Kevin," she whispered, her voice filled with emotion.
Kevin nodded, trying to smile to reassure Hanna, though his heart was still heavy with anxiety. "I'll be back as soon as I can."
The old man turned and started walking away from the house, his black cloak billowing with his light steps across the grassy ground. Kevin watched the man's back, then took a deep breath before following him. He could feel the night growing more ominous, the air thick with something unseen.
Inside the house, Hanna stood frozen at the doorway, watching as Kevin slowly disappeared into the darkness. She wanted to run after him, to stop him, but something inside her told her that this might be the only way to save Cassie. "Be careful," she murmured softly, though she knew Kevin could no longer hear her.
