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The first time they met, it felt like fate. The second time, it felt like a warning.

She was running from a past that refused to die. He was chasing a future that seemed just out of reach. When their worlds collided, it was more than just love—it was an obsession, a wildfire that threatened to burn them both alive.

But love isn’t always salvation. Sometimes, it’s destruction in disguise.

Bound by Fire: Ashes of Desire

Luca's grip on the phone tightened as Adrian's voice filled the room, smooth and taunting, a ghost resurrected from the ashes.

"I must say, Luca, I expected you to come looking for me," Adrian continued. "But I thought you'd be smarter about it."

Elena exchanged a sharp glance with Dante. This was a trap.

Luca's jaw clenched. "You should've stayed dead."

Adrian chuckled, the sound laced with amusement. "And miss all the fun? No, no, my friend. I have so much unfinished business. Especially with you."

Vasquez smirked from his seat, his confidence unwavering despite the gun still pressed to his forehead. "Told you," he murmured.

Elena stepped forward, her voice steady. "Why reveal yourself now?"

Adrian hummed as if considering. "Because I wanted to see the look on your faces when you realized that the war isn't over."

Then Adrian's voice lowered, venom lacing every word.

"And because I have something that belongs to you."

A new sound filtered through the phone—muffled sobs. A woman's voice. Weak. Desperate.

Luca's blood ran cold. "Who do you have?"

Adrian sighed dramatically. "Come on, Luca. I expected you to at least pretend to keep track of the people who matter."

The sobbing grew louder. Then, a choked-out plea:

Elena gasped. Dante swore under his breath.

Luca's vision went red. "If you touch her—"

Adrian cut him off. "You're not in a position to make threats. But I'll make you an offer."

Luca's fingers twitched on the trigger. "What do you want?"

Adrian's voice turned deadly. "Come find me. Alone. Let's settle this. You and me."

Then Adrian added, "Oh, and Luca?"

Adrian chuckled darkly. "Don't keep me waiting."

Luca exhaled sharply, shoving the phone into his pocket before turning to Dante and Elena.

Elena grabbed his arm. "We both are."

Luca's eyes met hers, filled with unspoken emotions. Fear. Rage. Desperation.

Dante sighed. "We're not walking into this blind. We need a plan."

Luca nodded once. "Then let's get to work."

Because Adrian had just made one mistake—

He let Luca live long enough to come for him.

Next Chapter: Into the Inferno – Luca and Elena race against time to find Sofia before it's too late.

The Devil’s Return