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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

Evelyn pressed her hands harder against Luca's wound, her fingers slick with his blood. His breathing was shallow, his skin pale beneath the moonlight. The sirens were getting closer, but every second felt like an eternity.

"Stay with me, Luca," she pleaded, her voice raw.

Luca's lips quirked into a smirk, even in pain. "Bossy as ever," he muttered, his voice weaker than she wanted to admit.

"You don't get to die, not after everything," she snapped, blinking back tears. "You promised."

His fingers brushed hers, a ghost of a touch. "I remember."

The sound of boats and flashing lights surrounded them. The coast guard was here. Officers stormed the docks, weapons drawn. Evelyn barely noticed.

Strong hands pulled her back as medics swarmed Luca.

"No—wait!" She fought against them, but someone held her back.

Dressed in black, his usual cold expression softened as he looked at Luca, then back at her.

"You set this up," she realized, her voice shaking.

Adrian sighed. "I told you, I always have a plan."

She didn't know whether to thank him or punch him.

Luca groaned on the stretcher, and her attention snapped back. His eyes fluttered open briefly, searching.

Evelyn yanked free and ran to his side, grabbing his hand before they could load him onto the ambulance boat.

His fingers curled around hers weakly. "Evelyn..."

His lips parted as if to say more, but his eyes drifted shut. The medics worked frantically, and before she knew it, they were wheeling him away.

She stood frozen. The world blurred around her.

Adrian spoke again, quieter this time.

She thought of Luca's smirk. His touch. The way he made her feel alive, even in the chaos.

She turned to Adrian, eyes fierce.

Luca is rushed into surgery, but his fate remains uncertain. Meanwhile, Evelyn faces the consequences of her choices. Will love be enough?

A Life Worth Fighting For