𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐔𝐋𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 | ᴛʜᴇ ᴡᴀᴠᴇ ᴏꜰ ʜᴀᴛʀᴇᴅ

12 : 𝘓𝘢𝘳𝘢

"What are you doing here, Lara?" Azra asked, her voice filled with shock and worry. "And... are you alright? What about Uncle? Is he okay?"

"Did Alihan see you come here, Lara?" Azra's tension grew, tears streaming from her green eyes as she saw her best friend after such a long and harsh time apart.

"Azra, I'm fine, but I'm so sorry for all of this," Lara replied hurriedly.

"What are you doing?" Azra asked, her voice trembling.

"I'm sorry, Azra. Because of me, you're stuck here with Alihan," Lara said, hugging her tightly.

"No, Lara, it's not your fault. Don't blame yourself," Azra reassured her.

"I don't have much time, Azra. I need your help," Lara said, her urgency evident.

"Wha-what help? Lara, relax," Azra said, trying to calm her friend.

"Alihan has driven my father's company into debt. It's bankrupt, Azra. I need your help, please," Lara pleaded.

"Help with what, Lara? Please explain. If Alihan sees you, we'll both be in serious trouble," Azra said, her fear palpable.

"Take this phone. Wait for my call or call me when you're alone, okay?" Lara instructed, handing Azra a phone. "Don't let anyone catch you with it."

"Lara, wait! Please contact Lily. Let me know if she's safe. Please," Azra begged.

"I'll find out about Lily, I promise," Lara said. "Take care, Lara Tell Lily that Sofie loves her a lot."

Lara left, leaving Azra standing there, her heart racing with fear

"Big B, I'm not doing it intentionally. You know how Dad is," Emir said, his voice pleading.

"I know exactly what Mr. Altan is trying to do, Emir. Don't worry. I'm well aware of his games," Alihan replied, his voice cold and eyes piercing.

"Thanks, Big B," Emir said, relief evident in his tone.

Alihan's Pov

Mr. Altan wants Emir to work in Edinburgh, to manipulate him and interfere with Kalvanc. But he can't outplay me.

Where are you, Azra?

She's like a storm I can't control. Sometimes I feel like I'm babysitting a teenage girl who doesn't know how to cook, eat properly, or even take her medicine. It's infuriating. Yet, there's something about her that keeps pulling me in, something dark and magnetic.

She makes me feel things I don't want to feel. Every time I look at her, she manages to get under my skin. Her innocence and defiance mix in a way that drives me wild. I want to protect her, control her, and break her all at once. The way she looks at me with those green eyes, full of fear and defiance, stirs something deep inside me.