Rachel awaited. Unaware of our plan. Ethan's grip. Tightened. "Ready?" he whispered. I nodded. My heart pounded. In anticipation. Of what lay a

Echoed. Through the elevator. "I think." You're mistaken." Ethan's jaw clenched. "We'll see." About that." The tension. Was palpable. As the elevator. Stopped. On the top floor. Rachel's domain. A luxurious suite. Awaited. With secrets. Hidden dangers. Rachel's smile. Grew wider. "Welcome." To my home." She gestured. To a lavish bar. "Drink?" Ethan declined. His focus. Remained fixed. On Rachel. And her plans. I accepted. A glass of wine.

anger. "Enough." Games." Rachel's laughter. Danced. Around us. As she snapped. Her fingers. A signal. The room. Erupted. Into chaos. Music blared. Lights flashed. And the sound. Of shattering glass. Filled the air. Ethan's arms. Wrapped around me. Protecting me. From the chaos

oed. Through the suite. As she stepped. Closer to Ethan. "Emily." Is the key." To unlocking." Your deepest fears." Ethan's arms. Tightened. Around me. Protecting me. From Rachel's words. "Never." Ethan growled. "You'll never." Use Emily." Against me." Rachel's eyes. Flashed. With excitement. "We'll see." About that." She purred. Her voice. Dripping. With malice.

me's up." Ethan's gaze. Shifted. To the newcomer. A mix. Of surprise. And relief. "Alexander." Ethan replied. "Perfect timing." Alexander's eyes locked onto Rachel, his gaze cold and calculating. "You've overplayed your hand," he said, his voice firm but controlled. Rachel's smile flickered for an instant before she regained her composure. "Alexander, welcome to the party," she purred, stepping closer to him. But Alexander's gaze never wavered from Rachel. "I think it's time for you to leave," he said, his tone brooking no argument. Rachel's laughter echoed through the suite, a sound that sent shivers down Emily's spine. "You're just in time to join the fun," Rachel said, her eyes glinting with malice. Ethan's grip on Emily tightened as he pulled her

t shake off the feeling that she was leaving Ethan to face his demons alone. The tension in the air was palpable, and she knew that Rachel's games were far from over. Alexander's arm around her shoulders offered a sense of comfort, but Emily's mind was

on unreadable. "Where are we going?" Emily

e, and Alexander led Emily inside. The spacious room offered a stunning view of the city skyline, but Emily's gaze was drawn to the man standing by the window. Ethan. He turned, his eyes locking onto hers, and Emily's heart skipped a beat. The tension in his shoulders eased as he took in her safe presence. "Thank you, Alexander," Ethan said, his voice low and gravelly. Alexander nodded. "I'll make sure Rachel doesn't bother you tonight." As Alexander