Craig’s POV Suddenly, a deep voice cut through the storm’s chaos, resonant and commanding. “Stop right there.”I froze, heart pounding, as a figure stepped out from the shadows—a towering man, broad and weathered, eyes blazing with authority and warning. His presence was like a wall of steel, unyielding and intimidating.“Who are you?” I demanded, voice wary, tightening my grip on Carolina.The man’s gaze shifted to me, then to Mira with a mixture of recognition and disdain. “I’m Marcus,” he said, voice gravelly. “Zane’s father. And I won’t let you pass.”Mira stiffened, defensive. “He’s just trying to find Avery,” she said quickly. “He means no harm.”Marcus’s eyes flicked to me, then to Carolina, assessing. “Avery is gone because Zane took her,” he said grimly. “And I’ve spent years trying to keep what’s left of this place from tearing itself apart. I won’t let Zane’s reckless obsession drag us all into chaos.”I clenched my fists. “I need to see him. Zane’s my brother. I have to s
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