DARK LOVE {The Obsessed Stalker}

CHAPTER 44 FATAL ESCAPE

  {IN THE DUNGEON, NIGHT TIME}
Raymond and Flynn got freed by the masked figure and gesturing for them to follow. Without hesitation, they trailed behind the mysterious figure, who led them out of the dungeon,, seeing the guards sleeping, believe that the masked man had deal with it.

As they broke free from the dungeon, the masked man told Raymond about spotted the familiar outline of the compound where Lily Rose was being held. His heart raced with anticipation and fear. The masked man handed him a small device and a mask. "For Xavier's security cameras, and to cover up your face" he whispered, before disappearing into the night.

Raymond snuck into the compound, avoiding detection thanks to the device and Flynn guarded for him. They reached the room where Lily Rose was being kept, and Raymond's heart skipped a beat as he saw her sitting on the bed, her eyes fixed on him.

He entered the room through the window and close behind. "Lily Rose," he whispered, his voice trembling with emotion.

{IN THE ROOM}
Suddenly, the door creaked open, and a masked figure loomed in the window. lily rose's heart raced as the figure approached her.

"who are you?" she demanded, trying to hide the fear in her voice.

the figure slowly pulled off its mask, revealing raymond's chiseled features. "it's me, lily rose. i've come to take you away from this place."

lily rose's eyes narrowed. "i'm not going anywhere with you, raymond. you're one of them."

"Don't you want to go home, don't you want to be free," Raymond asked.

She took a deep breath of fresh air, thinking about a sense of freedom she hadn't experienced in while.

"Raymond, please," she begged, turning to him. "take me away from here. take me somewhere safe."

Raymond's eyes softened, and he nodded. "i will, lily rose. i promise."

{ENTRANCE OF THE WAREHOUSE}
As they (Lily Rose, Raymond and Flynn)reached outside, a gunshot echoed through the passage and Flynn fell down on the floor on his pool of blood. Xavier stood in the doorway surrounded by hazel, daggers and his hunch men, his eyes blazing with fury. "you'll never take her away from me, raymond. she's mine now."

lily rose's heart raced as Xavier's eyes blazed with anger. she knew she had to make a choice. but would she choose the devil she knew or the one who promised to save her?

Lily's world went dark as she fainted on Raymond, overwhelmed by the horror of the lifeless body of Flynn. Raymond, who profusely bleeding and with the little strength he has, as his eyes fixed on Xavier with a mixture of fear and defiance.

Raymond's eyes locked onto xavier, his face pale with fear. "you'll never win, xavier. i'll always come back for her."

Xavier's smile was cold and calculating. "i'm not afraid of you, raymond. but lily rose is coming with me. now."

"Raymond, you're getting too close," Xavier growled. "Stay away from Lily, or you'll suffer the consequences."

Raymond's mind raced as he tried to stay calm. "What are you talking about, Xavier? I'm just trying to help her."

Xavier's laughter was cold and calculating. "You think you can help her? You think you can protect her from me? I've been watching her for years, Raymond. I know her every move, her every thought. And I'll do whatever it takes to keep her mine."

Raymond's blood ran cold as Xavier's words sent a chill down his spine. "You're not going to hurt her, Xavier. I won't let you."

Xavier's tone turned sinister. "You're no match for me, Raymond. I'll crush you like an insect if you get in my way. And as for Lily... well, let's just say she'll be begging for mercy."

Raymond's heart raced with fear as Xavier's threats hung in the air. He knew his brother was capable of unspeakable cruelty, and he knew he had to act fast to protect Lily.

But just as Xavier raised his gun to strike Raymond down, the room filled with a thick, choking smoke. Coughs echoed through the air as Xavier, Hazel, Daggers, and the henchmen struggled to breathe.

When the smoke finally cleared, the group stared around in confusion, wondering what had happened. But their confusion turned to shock as they realized Raymond and Lily were gone.

Xavier's face contorted in rage, his eyes blazing with a fierce intensity. "Find them!" he bellowed, his voice echoing off the walls. "Find them now!"

Hazel and Daggers exchanged a nervous glance, knowing they had to act fast to appease Xavier's wrath. The henchmen scrambled to search the area, but it was as if Raymond and Lily had vanished into thin air.

Xavier's anger grew with each passing moment, his men cowering under his glare. "I want them found, alive or dead. Do not fail me!"

{OUTSIDE THE WAREHOUSE, ON THE STREETS}
Raymond's heart raced as he gazed at Lily, her lifeless body dangling limply in his arms. He knew Xavier's men were closing in, and he had to escape – but he couldn't bear the thought of leaving Lily behind.

Yet, in a desperate bid to save himself, Raymond made the excruciating decision to abandon Lily, leaving her to fate's mercy. He vanished into the darkness, leaving behind the fragile form of the woman he loved.

Just as all hope seemed lost, Xavier appeared, his eyes fixed on Lily's pale face. He scooped her up, cradling her in his arms, and whispered reassurances in her ear. "You're fine, Lily. I've got you. You're safe now."

Even in her unconscious state, Lily's face seemed to relax, as if she sensed Xavier's presence. Xavier's eyes gleamed with a strange mix of possessiveness and tenderness as he gazed at her.

"She's mine," he whispered to himself. "Only mine."

And with that, Xavier vanished into the night, leaving behind the chaos and destruction that had nearly claimed Lily's life. Raymond was gone, lost in the shadows, while Lily's fate hung in the balance, suspended between life and death.