Episode 7: A Shadow in the Dark

[Scene: London – A Rainy Night 🌧️🌙]

The streets were damp from the evening rain, shimmering under the glow of dim streetlights. Elia pulled her coat tighter, her breath visible in the cold air. ❄️💨 It was late, and she was walking alone—a mistake she was about to regret.

She wasn’t completely alone.

She could feel it. 👀

That unsettling prickle at the back of her neck.

She glanced over her shoulder—a man in a dark hoodie was following her. 😨

Her heart slammed against her ribs. 💓

She quickened her pace. 👣

So did he.

She turned into a narrow street, a bad decision.

Because waiting for her at the end of the alley—was another man. 😱

Elia skidded to a stop. Her breathing was erratic, chest rising and falling fast. She was trapped.

The first man stepped closer. "Going somewhere, sweetheart?" he sneered.

Elia clenched her fists. "Stay away from me!"

But before she could scream, a hand clamped over her mouth. ✋😖

Darkness swallowed her whole.

[Scene: Zavier’s Penthouse – The Call That Changed Everything 📲💀]

Zavier stood by the window, arms crossed, staring into the London skyline. 🌆 His mind was restless. Something felt off.

His phone buzzed. Unknown Caller.

His brows furrowed. He answered.

"Khan," a deep voice drawled.

Zavier’s grip on the phone tightened. 🔥

"Who the hell is this?"

There was a sinister chuckle. "A man who now owns something of yours."

The sound of shuffling. A muffled voice.

Then—a terrified whisper.

"Zavier—"

Zavier’s blood ran cold. 😡💢

Elia.

A dark, taunting voice followed. "Come alone, no weapons, no men. Or she dies."

Click. The call ended.

Zavier stood frozen.

Then, the glass in his hand shattered. 💥

Someone had taken her.

And someone was about to die for it. 🔥

[Scene: An Abandoned Warehouse – The Deadly Rescue 🔫⚡]

Elia was tied to a chair, her wrists aching. The dim warehouse smelled like oil and cigarettes. 🚬💀

A man circled her. "You’re valuable, girl. Khan doesn’t let just anyone into his world."

Elia spat at him. "I’m not part of his world!"

The man grinned. "Then why is he coming for you?"

🚪💥 The door burst open.

Zavier Khan walked in.

Alone.

His cold blue eyes swept across the room, landing on Elia.

She was bruised. Tied up. Helpless.

His rage ignited. 🔥

"Let. Her. Go." His voice was like death itself.

The leader smirked. "You think you can just walk in here—"

BANG. 🔫

One shot.

One man dropped, lifeless. ☠️

The room froze.

Zavier’s men stormed in, guns drawn. 💥

The leader panicked. "Take her! Use her as a shield!"

Before he could grab Elia—Zavier was already there.

A brutal punch. A bone-cracking kick. The man collapsed, unconscious.

Zavier pulled a knife from his belt—slicing through Elia’s ropes in one swift move.

The moment she was free, she collapsed into his arms. 💔💫

His grip was strong, protective, desperate .

"Are you okay?" His voice was low, rough with emotion.

Elia trembled but nodded. "I knew you’d come."

Zavier exhaled sharply. "Always."

His forehead rested against hers for just a second—long enough for her to feel his racing heartbeat. 💓

Then—he turned. "Kill the rest ."

And his men did exactly that.

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🔥 To Be Continued… 🔥

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🔥 Episode 7 Highlights 🔥

A new enemy targets Elia! Zavier steps in to protect her. 🚨💥

A deadly confrontation—Zavier warns the enemy to back off. 🔫🔥

Tension rises! Elia struggles with her growing feelings. 💔✨

A mystery unfolds… Clues hint at a bigger danger ahead. 👀🔍

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