FOREVER LOVE MY LETHAL MAN

THE ENCOUNTER

The city of New York was a maze of secrets and shadows, and Serena Hall was adept at navigating both. As an investigative journalist, her job was to uncover the truth hidden beneath layers of deceit. Tonight, she was on the trail of a story that could be her biggest yet. The Shadows, a secret society rumoured to control global events from the shadows, had piqued her interest for months. But the deeper she dug, the more dangerous it became.

Her apartment was dimly lit, the only light coming from her laptop screen. Papers, photographs, and notes were strewn across her desk. Her eyes were drawn to a particular photograph, the face of Elias Blackwood staring back at her. His piercing blue eyes were mesmerizing and haunting, a reflection of the man's enigmatic and deadly nature.

Elias Blackwood was a name whispered in the darkest corners of the city. A skilled assassin with a reputation for being lethal and efficient, he was the type of person Serena typically avoided. But her investigation had brought his name to the forefront, and she couldn't ignore the connection.

Suddenly, a noise outside her window made her heart skip a beat. She turned, peering into the darkness, but saw nothing. Shaking off the unease, she returned to her work. Her fingers flew over the keyboard, piecing together the information she had gathered.

A loud crash shattered her concentration. Serena's head snapped up, and she saw a shadowy figure at her broken window. Panic surged through her as she reached for the gun she kept in her desk drawer. But the intruder moved with lightning speed, disarming her and pinning her against the wall.

"Who are you?" Serena demanded, her voice trembling with a mix of fear and defiance.

"Elias Blackwood," the man replied, his voice cold and calm. "And you, Serena Hall, are in over your head."