**Stephan**“Stay away from him, Zara!” My voice came out a bit higher than usual, my hand gripping the table as my words echoed through the rooftop.For a while, neither of us said anything.The only sound came from Zara’s fork scraping against her plate as she scooped the last of her fried rice, her face twisted in an unbothered look. “Zara,” I started again, this time careful, watching her fingers move lazily over her glass. “I mean it. Stay away from Darren.”She lifted her gaze, “Why? What does he want with me?”I clenched my jaw. “Because he’s dangerous.”“Everyone around here is dangerous, Stephan,” she said flatly, taking another sip. “You’ll have to be more specific.”“I’m being serious.”She leaned back, crossing one leg over the other. “So am I. You tell me to stay away from a man and can’t even say why. What exactly am I running from?”I inhaled sharply, tamping down the irritation rising in me. “How did you meet him?”Judging by her unconscious and groggy state, I doubt
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