As Damon and I made our way towards the exit of the pub, our path was suddenly blocked by the imposing figure of Sir Felix, flanked by his bodyguards like silent sentinels of power. The air grew tense as all eyes turned towards the future mayor, a hush falling over the pub as if in deference to his presence."Miss Gia," Sir Felix said, his voice smooth and calculated, his eyes fixed on me with a gaze that sent a shiver down my spine. "I believe we have some unfinished business to attend to."I felt Damon stiffen beside me, his jaw clenching in silent fury as he moved to stand protectively in front of me, a silent barrier between Sir Felix and myself. I could see the anger burning in his eyes, a fire that threatened to consume him as he faced off against the future mayor with a steely resolve that made my heart race with anticipation.But Sir Felix remained unfazed by Damon's defiance, his lips curled into a cruel smirk as he motioned for his bodyguards to stand down. "Come now, Miss G

The neon lights of the city blurred together in a kaleidoscope of colors as I made my way through the bustling streets, the sound of laughter and music echoing in my ears like a distant melody. It was just another night in the city, a blur of faces and voices blending into the background as I sought solace in the anonymity of the crowd.I didn't know what I was looking for, didn't know what I hoped to find in the dimly lit clubs and bars that lined the streets like beacons in the night. All I knew was that I needed to escape, needed to drown out the noise of my thoughts with the pounding beat of the music and the burn of alcohol on my tongue.So I slipped into the nearest club, the bass thumping in my chest as I made my way to the bar and ordered a drink. The bartender flashed me a knowing smile as he poured me a glass of whiskey, his eyes filled with a silent understanding that spoke volumes without a word.I took a sip of the burning liquid, relishing the way it seared my throat as

As Toby and I sat at the table, enjoying a meal together to celebrate his birthday, the atmosphere was vibrant with laughter and the clinking of glasses. We were engrossed in animated conversation, reminiscing about old times and sharing stories of our adventures, when suddenly, the door swung open and Toby's sister, Alora, stepped into the restaurant.I felt a pang of unease wash over me as I saw her approach our table, her expression unreadable as she took a seat beside her brother. Despite my best efforts to maintain a façade of calm, I couldn't shake the feeling of apprehension that settled over me like a dark cloud.Alora's presence was like a shadow looming over our table, casting a pall over the cheerful atmosphere that had prevailed just moments before. I could feel her disapproving gaze boring into me, her eyes narrowed with suspicion as she surveyed me from across the table.I tried to ignore her scrutiny, focusing instead on my meal and engaging in light conversation with T