Prequel- Chapter 11: For HimAlena FleurI stayed quiet as Elian vented out his anger.I stayed quiet as he confessed he loved me.I stayed quiet as he walked out on me, shutting the door in my face.I wanted to stop him, but my muscles wouldn't move. I became numb. He had always made me speechless, but never in this way. My chest had never hurt like this before.My legs gave up, and I plopped down on the edge of his bed, tears stinging my eyes."What should I do? Wha–what should I do?" I asked myself, my voice choking up. "What if... what if he never comes back?"I buried my face in my hands, full on sobb

  Prequel- Chapter 13: Hidden TruthAlena FleurAs time passed by quickly, the minutes blended into hours, the days slipped through my fingers, and before I realized it, weeks turned into months, and months transformed into years.Finally, it was here.My graduation.It felt as though it was just a few days ago when Elian graduated, but before I knew it, it was already my time to graduate.These past two and a half years we spent with each other was an enchanting experience that filled my heart with lasting memories of joy and love. I never wanted to forget these wonderful times.I was smiling through my university album when my phone rang.

Prequel- Chapter 15: GoodbyeElian Storm"David, I am willing to surrender myself if you hand over Alena to me safely," the steady but desperate words I uttered over the phone were ones I never imagined doing."You are such a fool, Elian. I never thought you would stoop this low for love. Such a disappointment," came the sneering response of the leader of XS gang, David Garner."I don't have the time for chit-chat, David. Do we have a deal or not?""Alright, you got it. Come to the location I will send you. I know I don't have to say this to you but come alone and unarmed," he warned.I hung up the call without bothering to reply."Elian, I don't have a goo