Falling for Danger (GEMINIFOURTH)

Chapter 10: The Breaking Point

The days that followed Fourth's discovery were a blur of emotions—anger, hurt, confusion. He wandered the streets of Bangkok aimlessly, the noise of the city drowning out the storm raging in his mind. He had left the mansion with no plan, no destination. All he knew was that he couldn't face Gemini, not after the betrayal that had shattered everything they'd built together.

Bangkok, with its crowded streets and chaotic energy, had always felt like home, but now it felt alien. Every corner, every shadow seemed to hold a memory of the life he had shared with Gemini—a life that now felt like a lie.

Fourth knew he couldn't stay away forever. Eventually, he would have to confront the mess they were in, but the thought of facing Gemini again, of hearing more explanations, was too much to bear. So he kept moving, kept his mind occupied with the city's distractions, all the while trying to make sense of what had happened.

But Bangkok was a dangerous place for someone on the run, even from their own emotions. It didn't take long for Sathit to find him.

The ambush happened so suddenly that Fourth barely had time to react. He was in a narrow alleyway, the night air thick with humidity, when the dark figures appeared from the shadows. They were fast, efficient, and ruthless—Sathit's men. Before Fourth could draw his knife, they had him pinned against the wall, a sharp blade pressed to his throat.

"Hello, Fourth," a voice drawled from the darkness. A figure stepped forward, tall and imposing, with cold, calculating eyes. It was Sathit himself. "I've been waiting for this moment."

Fourth's heart pounded in his chest, but he forced himself to stay calm. "So, you finally decided to show your face."

Sathit smiled, a cruel twist of his lips. "I've been watching you and Gemini for a long time. Watching as you made mistake after mistake. But now, it's time to end this little game."

Fourth glared at him, defiant even in the face of danger. "If you're here to kill me, just do it."

Sathit chuckled, shaking his head. "No, Fourth. I'm not going to kill you. Not yet, anyway. You're far more valuable to me alive. You see, you're the perfect bait to draw Gemini out."

Fourth's blood ran cold. He had expected this, but hearing it confirmed was still a shock. He was nothing more than a pawn in Sathit's twisted game—a means to an end. And the worst part was, it would work. Gemini would come for him. He knew that, no matter what had happened between them.

"Gemini will never stop hunting you," Fourth said, his voice steady despite the fear curling in his gut.

"I'm counting on it," Sathit replied, his eyes gleaming with anticipation. "He's been a thorn in my side for far too long. But with you in my hands, I'll finally have the upper hand. He'll come running, and when he does, I'll be ready."

The next few hours were a blur. Fourth was bound, gagged, and thrown into the back of a van. The drive seemed to go on forever, the city's lights blurring into streaks of color as they sped through the streets. He tried to focus, to think of a way out, but the odds were stacked against him. He was alone, and Sathit's men were too well-trained, too disciplined for him to stand a chance.

When the van finally came to a stop, Fourth was dragged out and led into a dimly lit warehouse on the outskirts of the city. The air inside was thick with the smell of oil and metal, the sound of machinery echoing in the distance. He was thrown into a chair, his wrists and ankles bound with thick ropes.

Sathit stood before him, arms crossed, a satisfied smile playing on his lips. "Now, we wait," he said, his voice calm and composed. "Gemini will come for you. He's predictable that way. And when he does, I'll be ready to finish this once and for all."