Unseen Shadows

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The night was alive with a hushed anticipation, the kind that tingles in the air before a storm

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The night was alive with a hushed anticipation, the kind that tingles in the air before a storm. Jamal and his team had moved with the precision and silence of shadows, leaving no room for error. I watched from my vantage point as the final preparations fell into place. Priya's room was at the corner of the second floor, with a narrow alley beneath her window-a perfect spot for a discreet extraction.

I checked my watch, noting the time. Everything was running like clockwork. I signaled to Jamal, who nodded and vanished into the darkness, heading toward the hotel. The seconds ticked by with agonizing slowness as I waited, my eyes never leaving Priya's window.

Suddenly, there was a soft click in my earpiece, Jamal's voice cutting through the silence. "We're in position, boss."

"Proceed," I replied, my voice steady but laced with urgency.

From my position, I could barely see the faint silhouettes of Jamal, Ali, and Omar as they scaled the side of the building, their movements smooth and practiced. They reached Priya's window without a sound, and within moments, they had it open. Jamal slipped inside, disappearing from view.

My heart pounded as I watched the scene unfold, the need to see Priya safe driving me forward. I moved to my car, keeping the engine running, ready for a quick getaway.

A few tense minutes later, Jamal emerged from the window, carrying Priya in his arms. She was unconscious, just as planned. I could see the faint outline of the sedative dart still lodged in her shoulder.

It had been Ali who had shot the dart with impeccable precision from the rooftop across the street. The sedative was strong enough to keep Priya unconscious for several hours, ensuring she wouldn't wake up until we were far from Jaipur.

"Mission accomplished," Jamal's voice crackled in my ear.

"Good. Bring her to the car," I ordered.

Jamal and his men moved swiftly, descending the building and making their way to the alley where I waited. They placed Priya gently in the backseat, and I nodded to Jamal, who took his position in the car following us.

I glanced at Priya's peaceful face, my heart swelling with a mix of protectiveness and possessiveness.

As we drove away, I felt a surge of triumph. Priya was finally where she belonged-with me. The road ahead was uncertain, but one thing was clear: I would do whatever it took to keep her safe. No one, not even Rajveer, would stand in my way.

The world around me was hazy and distorted, like a bad dream I couldn't wake up from

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The world around me was hazy and distorted, like a bad dream I couldn't wake up from. My body felt heavy, my limbs unresponsive as I struggled to make sense of what was happening. The last thing I remembered was the comforting embrace of sleep, the weariness of the day's events finally pulling me under.

When I started to come to, I felt an unfamiliar pressure against my back, the cold touch of leather beneath my fingertips. Panic surged through me as I realized I was no longer in my hotel room. My eyes fluttered open, the dim interior of a car coming into focus. I tried to move, to cry out, but my body was sluggish, my voice barely a whisper.

"Don't worry, Priya. You're safe," a voice said softly from the front seat.

I recognized it after some time. Zayn. His words did little to calm my racing heart. Why was I here? What was happening? I tried to speak, to demand answers, but all that came out was a weak, croaky sound.

"Shh," Zayn's voice was soothing, almost gentle. "I know you're scared, but trust me. This is for your own good."

I wanted to scream, to fight, but my body wouldn't cooperate. Tears welled in my eyes as I tried to comprehend the situation. I had been taken against my will, but why? And where were we going?

As the car sped through the night, the reality of my predicament began to sink in. Zayn had always been intense, his presence overwhelming, but this... this was something else entirely. I felt a deep sense of dread, mingled with a flicker of hope. Maybe, just maybe, he had a reason, a justification that would make this all make sense.

But as the car drove further into the unknown, that hope began to fade, replaced by a cold, hard fear. I was at Zayn's mercy, and I had no idea what he planned to do next. The collision of our fates was no longer just inevitable-it was here, and I was trapped in the eye of the storm.

 The collision of our fates was no longer just inevitable-it was here, and I was trapped in the eye of the storm

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We drove through the night towards Ajmer. Rajveer's influence didn't extend there; Ajmer was controlled by his enemy, someone I had already spoken to for permission to use his private jet. The early morning departure would ensure that we were out of reach before Rajveer could even realize what had happened.

I didn't trust all of my men with this operation. Only Jamal, Ali, and Omar knew the full extent of the plan. Their loyalty to me was unquestionable, and they understood the gravity of the situation. As we approached Ajmer, I felt a strange sense of relief. Here, in enemy territory, Rajveer's power waned, giving me the upper hand.

As dawn approached, we arrived at the private airstrip. The jet was ready and waiting, the engines humming quietly in the pre-dawn light.

Jamal, Ali, and Omar worked quickly, transferring Priya from the car to the jet.

I watched over the process, my mind racing with a mix of triumph and anxiety. Everything had to go perfectly.

Once Priya was safely on board, I took a seat next to her, ensuring she was secure. The jet's engines roared to life, and within minutes, we were airborne, leaving India behind. As the ground disappeared beneath us, I felt a weight lift off my shoulders.

Priya was finally safe from Rajveer's grasp, and soon we would be in Qatar, far beyond his reach.

I looked at Priya's sleeping form, my heart swelling with a fierce protectiveness. The journey ahead was uncertain, but I knew one thing for sure: I would protect her with everything I had. The collision of our fates was inevitable, and I was prepared for whatever came next. As we soared through the sky towards Qatar, I couldn't help but feel a sense of destiny unfolding. Priya was mine, and I would stop at nothing to keep her safe.

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