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Their eyes locked with a mix of defiance and disdain. "You think you're up for this?"

Ricardo had been on the streets for years, but he had never come across someone so formidable. His heart pounded, his eyes showing an unprecedented degree of admiration and awe.

"You... you're really something. Alright, I give up. Truly." He stepped back, the pain from his injuries reminding him that it was best to avoid such people. "Take her. I didn't touch her, not even a finger." Suddenly, a dazzling light lit up the dim path ahead.

He staggered, each step heavy as if he were carrying the weight of the world. He bent down, wrapping his arms tightly around the woman, using every ounce of his strength to lift her. "I'm taking you home," he said, his voice hoarse but resolute.

He carried her through the silent alley, each step landing on the mud and blood-streaked ground. His silhouette stretched in the light at the alley's entrance, as if bathed in a golden glow. Dillon's car screeched to a halt in front of them.

He quickly opened the passenger door, ran over, and supported the injured Casper. "Mr. Casper... Are you alright?"

"I'm fine, just a few scratches." His concern was more for the woman in his arms. "She's been drugged with something powerful. We need to get to the hospital, fast." "Get in the car."

were both inside, the

stirring restlessness within her. Her eyelids felt

Confused and urgent, she leaned in, her lips seeking

closeness but could only hold her hands tightly, trying to calm her

we're almost at

She urgently lifted her legs, straddling his lap, her arms

en

coughed awkwardly. "Um, should I

driver, trying to remain invisible, thought: I'm

to soothe her gently. "Let's get to the hospital first, okay? Be a good girl...

lips were captured

instantly, his resolve melting away. He tried to maintain his rationale, pushing her

hospital. Sometimes, um, you know, doing it

nature of the

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