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Chapter 6 - The Hunt

Author: Siyah Mcluxe
last update Last Updated: 2025-11-03 23:34:10
Elara’s POV

I forced my way through the crowd, pushing past flashing cameras and trembling guests until I reached the exit. My chest was tight, my breath quick.

What happened tonight was enough to scare the hell out of Camila. And I didn’t even have to try too hard.

Stay alive, bitch, don't die yet - I thought with a smirk. The worst is yet to come.

Before I could reach the door, I collided with someone — hard chest, warm body — and fell flat on the marble floor. My bag slid a few feet away. I snatched it up quickly, ready to bolt, when a hand appeared in front of me.

“Here,” the man said.

I looked up.

Sharp suit. Neat undercut. Cool eyes.

And damn — he was beautiful.

“I’m Liam,” he said, his voice smooth as sin, still holding my hand like it belonged to him.

For a second, I forgot why I was even running. My pulse skipped, but I quickly pulled my hand back. Without a word, I turned and walked away.

He frowned, but I didn’t care. It wasn’t arrogance — just survival
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