Her embrace offered a hint of relief, a balm to his inflamed senses. Marcus hesitated, granting Rhea a sliver of hope. Had she succeeded?

Her hope, however, was abruptly shattered when his hand clamped onto her throat, the veins on his hand bulging out.

“It seems like you have a death wish. I’ll grant it for you,” he snarled.

“Ugh…

Marcus’ grip intensified, and Rhea gasped for breath like a fish out of water, teetering on the precipice of death.

“Marcus, I… Let go…of me…

of her consciousness were beginning to blur. Only then did Marcus release her,

I

stood tall amidst the darkness, his imposing silhouette radiating an

to discern his features, Rhea could feel the menace emanating from

silk scarf that had fallen from her neck in her haste to escape. Her hand flew to her throbbing neck, and her mind focused

would seal

evacuated the room, silence

eyes shut, cursing the torment that was threatening to

taxi and hurriedly

had happened to Marcus? She had received an unusual call summoning

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