When Love Comes Late by PASSION

A wave of irritation washed over Matthew, and his response came out sharper than intended.

Stop worrying about such things.

Just go to the hospital and take care of your injuries.

Finishing his thoughts, he turned to Fernando, his voice firm.

Ensure she gets to the hospital.

We cant afford any complications with her wounds.

Lindsay watched him walk away, her heart tangled in a web of emotions that she couldnt quite name.

She lowered her gaze, her hands tightening on her knees.

A silent vow formed in her heart to achieve her aims before Ronans arrival. A mischievous smile crept across her lips, tinged more with scheming than benevolence.

made his escape

and confusion clouded his eyes, suggesting that this was his refuge, the only place where

and unleashed a barrage of bullets at

scream into the void, releasing the pent-up storm of his

into night, the rhythmic thunder of gunfire filled the air, only ceasing

then that Neville appeared, breathless

the desperate Fernando had enlisted

retreat, Neville had hurried to find him at

have you heard? The internet is

it you paraded a new love at Stellas launch today, and she even boldly claimed her place right in front of Stella! What in

you actually giving credence to those online fantasies? As Matthews glare pierced through

true? Silence fell between them, heavy

Look was as telling

Neville ventured another

took there? The silence lingered, thickening with each

tone took on an