TWISTED VOWS
Episode 1: The Stranger's Gaze
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Lila Arden 《FL》
Are you sure this is a good idea?
Mara Sinclair 《bsf》
Oh, come on, Lila. Live a little. The guy’s been staring at you all night.
Lila Arden 《FL》
Exactly. It’s weird.
Mara Sinclair 《bsf》
Weird is fun. Go talk to him.
Lila Arden 《FL》
You talk to him, then.
Mara Sinclair 《bsf》
He’s not looking at me. He’s looking at you.
Lila Arden 《FL》
Maybe I should just leave.
Mara Sinclair 《bsf》
Wait, what? He’s walking over. 😏
Lila Arden 《FL》
What?! What do I do??
Mara Sinclair 《bsf》
Relax. Smile. You’re gorgeous.
UNKNOWN NUMBER
Leaving so soon?
Lila Arden 《FL》
Um, who is this?
UNKNOWN NUMBER
Someone who doesn’t like being avoided.
Lila Arden 《FL》
…How did you get my number?
UNKNOWN NUMBER
You left your phone on the bar. I thought I’d save you the trouble of introducing yourself.
Lila Arden 《FL》
That’s not how introductions work.
UNKNOWN NUMBER
It does when I don’t like waiting.
Mara Sinclair 《bsf》
Where’d you go?
Lila Arden 《FL》
Back to the apartment. Some creepy guy stole my number.
Mara Sinclair 《bsf》
Stole??
Lila Arden 《FL》
I left my phone at the bar for like a second, and he just… put his number in.
Mara Sinclair 《bsf》
OMG. What did he say?
Lila Arden 《FL》
Something about not liking to wait.
Mara Sinclair 《bsf》
Yikes. Block him.
UNKNOWN NUMBER
I wouldn’t do that if I were you.
Lila Arden 《FL》
Are you watching me?
Lila Arden 《FL》
You're insane.
UNKNOWN NUMBER
Maybe. But I know you’re intrigued.
Lila Arden 《FL》
Mara, I think I’m being followed.
Mara Sinclair 《bsf》
What? Where are you?
Lila Arden 《FL》
Near the apartment, bu-
Mara Sinclair 《bsf》
Call the cops!
Lila Arden 《FL》
I can't what if it's nothing.
UNKNOWN NUMBER
Don't be afraid. I'd never hurt you.
Lila Arden 《FL》
than stop following me.
UNKNOWN NUMBER
I'm not. I'm protecting you.
Lila Arden 《FL》
From what?
UNKNOWN NUMBER
You'll find out soon enough.
A tall man in a black coat stands under the streetlight. His sharp jawline and piercing eyes seem to cut through the darkness.
She clutches her phone tighter.
Lila Arden 《FL》
(to Mara) Mara, there’s someone here.
Lila Arden 《FL》
I don't know. He is just staring at me.
The man takes a step forward, his voice low and smooth.
Kade Blackwood 《ML》
You shouldn’t walk alone at night "Lila".
Lila Arden 《FL》
How do you know my name?
Kade Blackwood 《ML》
I know more than just your name.
Lila Arden 《FL》
Stay away from me.
Kade Blackwood 《ML》
I can't.
Kade Blackwood 《ML》
Because they are coming for you.
Suddenly, a black SUV speeds down the street. Its headlights blind Lila as it screeches to a stop.
Two men step out, their faces hidden by masks.
Lila feels her stomach drop.
Kade grabs her arm, pulling her into the shadows of an alley.
Kade Blackwood 《ML》
Keep quiet.
Lila Arden 《FL》
What is happening?
Kade Blackwood 《ML》
I'm saving you.
The men search for a moment before getting back into the SUV. The vehicle speeds off into the night.
Kade finally releases her, and she shoves him away.
Lila Arden 《FL》
What the hell was that?!
Kade Blackwood 《ML》
Exactly what I’ve been trying to protect you from.
Lila Arden 《FL》
Who are you?
Kade Blackwood 《ML》
Someone who knows you’re in danger.
Lila Arden 《FL》
That’s not an answer.
Kade’s lips curl into a faint smirk.
Kade Blackwood 《ML》
You can call me Kade.
Lila Arden 《FL》
And you’re the one texting me?
Kade nods, stepping closer. His presence is overwhelming, suffocating.
Kade Blackwood 《ML》
I told you I don’t like waiting.
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Episode 2: The Warning
Lila Arden 《FL》
You expect me to trust you after… whatever that was?
Kade Blackwood 《ML》
Don’t expect you to trust me. But I expect you to listen.
Lila Arden 《FL》
To what? Cryptic warnings and dramatic entrances?
Kade Blackwood 《ML》
To the fact that you’re not safe. Not here. Not anywhere.
Mara Sinclair 《bsf》
Lila, what’s going on? Are you okay?
Lila Arden 《FL》
I don’t know. This guy—Kade—just pulled me out of nowhere. He says I’m in danger.
Mara Sinclair 《bsf》
Danger? From who??
Lila Arden 《FL》
That’s the thing—he won’t tell me.
Mara Sinclair 《bsf》
Okay, Lila, this is seriously freaking me out. Come home now, or I’m coming to find you.
Lila Arden 《FL》
I’m leaving.
Kade Blackwood 《ML》
No, you’re not.
Lila Arden 《FL》
Excuse me?
Kade Blackwood 《ML》
If you walk out there, they’ll find you.
Lila Arden 《FL》
And what, you’re my only option?
Kade Blackwood 《ML》
If you want to stay alive, yes.
Lila shoves past him, stepping out of the alley. The street is eerily quiet, but her heart races as her footsteps echo against the pavement.
A block away, she hears the low rumble of an engine.
UNKNOWN NUMBER
They’re closer than you think.
Lila freezes, her breath catching.
Behind her, Kade steps out of the shadows, his voice firm.
Kade Blackwood 《ML》
You should’ve listened.
Lila Arden 《FL》
Stop following me!
Kade Blackwood 《ML》
I’m not following. I’m leading.
Lila Arden 《FL》
Leading me where?
Kade Blackwood 《ML》
To answers. To safety.
Lila Arden 《FL》
Safety? You call this safe?
Kade Blackwood 《ML》
It’s safer than being caught by them.
The black SUV appears again, headlights blazing as it slows to a crawl beside her.
The tinted window rolls down just enough to reveal a pair of cold, calculating eyes.
Masked man #1
Get in, Lila.
Lila stares, frozen in place.
Kade steps in front of her, his tone dripping with authority.
Kade Blackwood 《ML》
She’s not going anywhere with you.
Masked man #1
That’s not your decision.
Kade Blackwood 《ML》
It is tonight.
The man in the SUV leans back, nodding to the driver.
The SUV speeds off again, leaving Lila trembling.
Lila Arden 《FL》
Who were they?
Kade Blackwood 《ML》
People you don’t want to meet.
Lila Arden 《FL》
That’s not good enough.
Kade Blackwood 《ML》
You don’t need to know everything right now.
Lila Arden 《FL》
Yes, I do! You just dragged me into some nightmare, and I don’t even know who you are!
Kade steps closer, his gaze locking with hers.
Kade Blackwood 《ML》
I’m the only one standing between you and them. That’s all you need to know.
Mara Sinclair 《bsf》
Lila, where are you? Answer me!
Lila Arden 《FL》
I’m fine. I’ll explain everything later.
Mara Sinclair 《bsf》
Fine?! Are you kidding me right now?
Lila Arden 《FL》
I’m going home. Don’t follow me.
Kade Blackwood 《ML》
I can’t promise that.
Lila Arden 《FL》
I’ll call the police.
Kade Blackwood 《ML》
Go ahead. But they won’t stop what’s coming.
Lila turns and walks away, her steps quick and uneven.
Behind her, Kade lingers in the shadows, his phone in hand.
UNKNOWN NUMBER
Told you, Lila. You’re not safe.
Episode 3: Shadows Close In
Mara Sinclair 《bsf》
Lila, talk to me! Are you home?
Mara Sinclair 《bsf》
What do you mean "almost"? You sound freaked out.
Lila Arden 《FL》
Because I am freaked out! That guy… Kade… he said I’m in danger.
Mara Sinclair 《bsf》
Do you believe him?
Lila Arden 《FL》
No. Maybe. I don’t know.
Lila reaches her apartment building, rushing inside and locking the door behind her. She checks the windows twice, drawing the curtains tightly.
UNKNOWN NUMBER
You made it home. Good.
Lila Arden 《FL》
Are you still watching me?!
Lila Arden 《FL》
Leave me alone.
UNKNOWN NUMBER
That’s not going to happen.
Mara Sinclair 《bsf》
Okay, Lila, breathe. Just tell me what’s happening.
Lila Arden 《FL》
I think someone’s after me.
Mara Sinclair 《bsf》
Like… stalker after you?
Mara Sinclair 《bsf》
Worse? What’s worse than a stalker?
Lila Arden 《FL》
Masked men in SUVs.
Mara Sinclair 《bsf》
What the hell?? Did you call the police?
Lila Arden 《FL》
No. What would I even say? “Hi, I think I’m being hunted by people I don’t know because a mysterious guy told me so”?
Mara Sinclair 《bsf》
I mean… yeah?
Lila Arden 《FL》
Mara, this isn’t a joke!
Mara Sinclair 《bsf》
Sorry, I just—this is insane.
Lila sets her phone down, pacing her apartment. Her heart hasn’t stopped racing since she left Kade.
She pulls back the curtain just an inch. The street is quiet. Empty.
But her phone buzzes again.
UNKNOWN NUMBER
I said not to block me.
UNKNOWN NUMBER
Good. You’ll need me sooner than you think.
Lila Arden 《FL》
For what? To play more of your creepy games?
UNKNOWN NUMBER
To survive.
Mara Sinclair 《bsf》
I’m coming over.
Lila Arden 《FL》
Don’t. I don’t want you caught up in this.
Mara Sinclair 《bsf》
You’re my best friend. I’m already caught up in this.
The sound of tires squealing jolts Lila from her thoughts. She peers out the window again, her stomach sinking.
A black SUV is parked across the street.
Lila Arden 《FL》
(to Mara) Forget it. I’ll come to you.
Mara Sinclair 《bsf》
Why? What’s wrong?
Lila Arden 《FL》
They’re outside.
Lila Arden 《FL》
The SUV. It’s back.
The lights of the SUV flicker on, and the engine growls to life.
Lila’s phone buzzes once more.
UNKNOWN NUMBER
Don’t go outside.
Lila Arden 《FL》
They’re here. What do I do?
UNKNOWN NUMBER
Stay inside. Don’t open the door.
Lila’s pulse races as the sound of boots on pavement reaches her ears. She stares at the door, willing it not to move.
Mara Sinclair 《bsf》
Lila? Are you okay? Answer me!
Lila Arden 《FL》
They’re at my door.
Mara Sinclair 《bsf》
Oh my God. Call the cops!
Lila Arden 《FL》
What if they come in?
UNKNOWN NUMBER
They won’t.
Lila Arden 《FL》
How do you know?
UNKNOWN NUMBER
Because I’m here.
The knock turns into pounding, each sound like thunder in Lila’s ears.
Kade’s voice cuts through the panic, calm and firm.
Kade Blackwood 《ML》
Lila, open the door. It’s me.
Lila Arden 《FL》
How do I know that?
Kade Blackwood 《ML》
Do you really have time to doubt me?
Finally, she unlocks the door. Kade pushes inside, closing and bolting it behind him.
Kade Blackwood 《ML》
You waited too long.
Lila Arden 《FL》
What do you mean?
Kade Blackwood 《ML》
They know where you are now.
Lila Arden 《FL》
Who are they? Why are they after me?
Kade’s jaw tightens, and he looks out the window.
Kade Blackwood 《ML》
Let’s just say they think you’re worth a lot.
Lila Arden 《FL》
What does that even mean?
Kade Blackwood 《ML》
It means you’re in way over your head.
Lila Arden 《FL》
I didn’t ask for any of this!
Kade Blackwood 《ML》
I know. That’s why I’m here.
Lila Arden 《FL》
Why do you care so much?
Kade looks at her, his expression unreadable.
Kade Blackwood 《ML》
Because I know what happens if I don’t.
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