🌀 A dull ringing echoes in Noah’s ears, his body heavy like lead. His head throbs as he slowly blinks awake.
💡 Dim lighting casts long shadows across a lavish room—too luxurious, too unfamiliar.
Noah Carter
😵 (Groggy) “Where… am I?”
His wrists are free, but the weight of reality sinks in as he sits up. The last thing he remembers… the alley… the men…
😨 His stomach drops.
🕶️ A deep voice interrupts his panic.
Adrian "Ace" Knight
(Leaning against the wall, watching him like a predator) “You’re awake.”
Noah Carter
😰 (Flinching back, gripping the sheets tightly) “W-Where am I? What do you want?”
Adrian "Ace" Knight
(Smirks, stepping closer) “You saw something you shouldn’t have. That makes you a problem.”
Noah Carter
😨 (Shaking his head, voice trembling) “I swear, I won’t say anything! Please, just let me go!”
🍷 Ace pours himself a drink, his movements slow and deliberate.
Adrian "Ace" Knight
🔥 (Taking a sip, eyes locked on Noah) “You think begging will work?”
Noah Carter
Noah’s breath catches as Ace suddenly strides forward, gripping his chin, forcing their eyes to meet.
Adrian "Ace" Knight
(Low voice, amused) “You’re shaking. Are you scared of me, little college boy?”
Noah Carter
💢 (Jerks away, glaring) “I’m not scared of you!”
Adrian "Ace" Knight
😏 Liar
🚪 Before Noah can retort, the door swings open. A broad-shouldered man with a scarred face steps in.
Lucas
(Nods to Ace) “Vincent’s men are sniffing around. Want me to handle it?”
Adrian "Ace" Knight
(Eyes flicker with annoyance, then back to Noah) “Not now.”
Noah swallows hard as Ace finally releases him, stepping away with a lazy smirk.
Adrian "Ace" Knight
(Mockingly) “Get comfortable. You’re not leaving.”
End of Chapter 2
Stay Tuned 😉😉
Lucas Reed – The Protector
Age: 32
Role: Ace’s right-hand man and personal bodyguard.
Personality: Fiercely loyal, highly skilled in combat, and always watching Ace’s back.
Backstory: A former military specialist who owed Ace his life, now he serves as his most trusted enforcer.
Relationship with Noah: Suspicious of Noah at first but later becomes a silent protector.
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