Chapter 149

• After the event, Lily stepped out of the venue, her heart still racing from the excitement of the night. She walked toward her car, the cool evening air brushing against her skin. Just as she reached for the door handle, a figure approached from behind.
• Suddenly, a man covered her eyes with a blindfold, his large hand pressing firmly over her mouth. Startled, Lily's heart raced as she instinctively struggled against his grip. He pushed her against the side of her car, her back pressing against his broad chest, the warmth of his body contrasting with her rising panic.
• In that moment, he turned her around, and she could feel his breath against her cheek. Her eyes were still covered, but a familiar scent and presence made her pause. A smile crept onto her lips as she recognized him.