Caden
The night was thick with tension, the kind that crackled in the air like the calm before a storm. I stood in the dimly lit park, my heart pounding as I watched Ivy's face twist between anger and despair. It was then that I saw him. Elias. He emerged from the shadows, his presence heavy with an aura of menace that sent a shiver down my spine. I instinctively stepped in front of Ivy, a primal instinct taking over as I prepared to protect her from whatever twisted plans he had.
“What do you want, Elias?” I called out, my voice steady despite the turmoil churning inside me. “This isn’t your fight.”
“Oh, but it is,” Elias sneered, his lips curling into a malicious grin. “You see, Ivy is meant for me. You’ve had your chance, Caden, but you’ve blown it.” His eyes flicked to Ivy, searchin
