LOGINThe 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
The sky was still dark when Maya slipped quietly out of the house. The entire building slept peacefully behind her, unaware of the danger looming over her little family. Layrus was nestled in his crib, dreaming soundly, oblivious to the threat Sophie had issued. Lucas, Damein, her parents they all remained unaware of her plan. And she intended to keep it that way.She didn't even bring her phone. No one could track her, no one could interfere.Dressed in tight black leather trousers and a fitted white top, Maya adjusted the small handgun hidden at the back of her waistband before stepping into her car. Her movements were careful, precise, practiced. She had no intention of giving Sophie a single advantage.The road to the cliffside was quiet. The town was still asleep, and the early morning mist clung to the air like a soft veil. Maya drove silently, every muscle tensed, every thought focused on what awaited her.By the time she arrived, the cliff was shrouded in mist, with jagged roc
The house had never felt this alive before.Bright balloons floated across the ceiling, ribbons hung along the walls, and the backyard garden had been transformed into a cheerful paradise filled with colours of blue, white, and gold. Laughter echoed everywhere as family members moved around carrying trays of food and drinks.Layrus's first birthday had finally arrived.Maya stood near the decorated table, watching everything unfold with glowing excitement on her face. Her heart felt so full she could barely contain it.Her baby boy was turning one.It felt impossible that an entire year had already passed since she first held him in her arms in that hospital in Sweden.A year of struggles.A year of love.A year of survival.And now here they were.Layrus sat happily in his small baby chair, dressed in a tiny blue suit that made everyone around him melt with affection. His little hands clapped excitedly whenever someone came close to him."He's going to be a heartbreaker," one of Maya
The next morning sunlight slipped quietly through the curtains of the living room, bathing the house in a calm golden glow. It was too peaceful for Maya's troubled mind.She had barely slept.The thoughts from the previous night replayed endlessly in her head like a broken record. Lucas' warning. The possibility that Damien was secretly working with Sophie. The hospital file she had risked everything to retrieve.And worst of all, the feeling that the man she trusted most might have betrayed her.Maya slowly descended the staircase, her steps heavy.As she reached the bottom, the smell of fresh coffee filled the room.Damein stood by the kitchen counter, holding two cups.He turned when he heard her footsteps."Hi... good morning," he said casually, extending one of the cups toward her.Maya stopped a few steps away from him.Her eyes studied his face carefully.There he was-the same calm expression, the same gentle demeanour that had comforted her so many times before.But today it f
The apartment smelled faintly of fresh flowers and vanilla from the candles Maya had started placing around the living room. The tiny blue and white party decorations she had been secretly storing in the closet now filled the space with a sense of anticipation and warmth. Layrus's first birthday was approaching, and she wanted every detail perfect the cake, the decorations, even the small party favours for the handful of close family and friends she planned to invite.Maya moved carefully around the living room, adjusting the balloons, checking the placement of each ribbon. Layrus was in his crib, still fast asleep, the soft rise and fall of his chest reminding her of the miracle he was. Time had flown faster than she had imagined. One year. Her tiny boy was already growing into a strong, expressive little human.She paused for a moment, glancing at his crib, her hand resting on the soft blanket covering him. Her heart swelled with love, pride, and a touch of melancholy. So much had h







