LOGINThe house had grown quiet again.After Sophie left, the silence felt heavier than before.Damein stood in the living room staring at Maya's unconscious body lying on the sofa. A strand of her hair had fallen across her face, and he gently brushed it aside."Maya..." he whispered.Her breathing was steady, but her face looked pale.The moment she had spoken Sophie's name... and asked about Nadia... something inside him had tightened.She was remembering.Maybe not everything yet.But enough to be dangerous.Damein ran a hand through his hair and began pacing the room.Sophie's words echoed in his head.If you know what's best for you... Act fast or you will lose her forever.He stopped near the table where Maya's medication rested.The doctor had prescribed several pills for pain and recovery after the accident.Beside them sat a small sealed packet that had been delivered .He knew exactly what it was.The drugs Sophie had promised.Damein stared at the packet for a long moment.His h
By the time Maya was discharged from the hospital, the afternoon sun had already begun to set.The ride home was quiet.Maya sat in the back seat beside Layrus, gently holding his small hand while he played with the corner of her sleeve. Even though her memories were still foggy, being close to him brought her a strange sense of comfort.When they arrived at the house, Maya looked around slowly.Everything felt unfamiliar.But at the same time... not entirely strange."This is my home?" she asked softly."Yes," Damein answered calmly. "You've lived here for a long time."Lucas helped carry some of the hospital bags inside before checking his phone.His expression suddenly changed."I have to go," he said.Damein frowned slightly. "What happened?""Emergency at work," Lucas replied. "They need me immediately."Lucas turned toward Maya."I'll come check on you later," he said gently.Maya nodded politely, though she still looked uncertain whenever she spoke to him."Okay."Lucas hesitat
Sophie sat comfortably in her living room, the soft glow of the chandelier reflecting against the crystal wine glass in her hand.She swirled the deep red liquid slowly, a satisfied smile resting on her lips.For the first time in days, she felt a sense of calm.The cliff.The fall.Maya is disappearing into the fog.Everything had gone exactly the way she planned.Or so she believed.Just as she lifted the glass to her lips, the sound of the door opening startled her.A man stepped inside.Sophie's expression darkened immediately."What are you doing here?" she snapped sharply.She stood up quickly, lowering her voice."Someone might see you. I told you I would send the money."The man stepped further into the room.It was the gunman she had hired."Yes, you did," he said calmly. "But I came to inform you of something since you weren't picking up my calls."Sophie rolled her eyes dramatically."Obviously," she said with a dismissive gesture. "Why do you think I wouldn't?"The man's e
The ambulance doors burst open the moment they arrived at the hospital."Gunshot wound to the shoulder, possible internal injuries from the fall!" one paramedic shouted as the stretcher rolled quickly through the emergency entrance.Doctors and nurses rushed forward, surrounding Maya as they wheeled her toward the emergency room.Damein followed closely behind until a nurse stepped in front of him."Sir, you need to stay here," she said firmly."But she "Damein began."We'll do everything we can. Please wait."The doors to the emergency room swung shut, leaving Damein standing in the silent hallway.A few minutes later Lucas arrived, rushing inside the hospital."Where is she?" he demanded the moment he saw Damein."They took her in," Damein replied quietly.Lucas ran his hand through his hair in frustration, pacing the floor."She was breathing... she opened her eyes... but she didn't respond," he said, his voice shaking slightly.Damein leaned back against the wall, his expression
The moment Lucas and Damein realized Maya had fallen, panic took over."Get the car!" Lucas shouted, already running toward his vehicle.Damein didn't argue. Within seconds they were back in their cars, engines roaring to life as they sped toward the narrow road that curved down the side of the cliff. The path was dangerous, barely wide enough for vehicles, but neither of them cared.All that mattered was Maya.Lucas's grip tightened on the steering wheel as his heart pounded violently in his chest. His mind kept replaying the same image Maya's body falling into the fog."No... no, Maya... please hold on," he muttered under his breath.Damein followed closely behind, his own thoughts chaotic and filled with dread. The possibility of losing Maya felt unbearable.They reached the lower path near the rocks where waves crashed violently against the shore. By the time they arrived, emergency responders had already gathered. They arrived immediately after Damein called to report a gunshot w
Maya's hand was steady as she kept the gun pointed at Sophie, the cold metal pressing against her fingers. The abandoned cliff was silent except for the distant crash of the waves below. She had shown Sophie the video, and for a moment, it seemed the threat had worked.But Sophie just laughed. A slow, malicious laugh that made Maya's blood run cold."You can't be this foolish," Sophie sneered, shaking her head. "Did you really think a little video would stop me?"Maya tightened her grip, her heart pounding. "You've pushed me too far, Sophie. Stay back."Sophie's eyes glinted, and Maya realised too late that Sophie had brought a gun. "I thought you had sense," Sophie continued, stepping closer, her weapon now visible. "But no. Not only are Lucas and Damien on their way, but apparently you left your phone behind. They saw the message. You've ruined my perfect plan."Maya's stomach dropped. She hadn't thought of that. Her phone. The one she had left in her car."You left your phone?" Sop







