Love against all odds

: The Con

st. David was efficient and discreet, and within hours, he had a lead on Marcus's whereabouts. Marcus was know

ing in danger, and he was determined to do whatever it took to bring her back safely. The streets grew darker and

rough his veins. The buildings around him were dilapidated, their windows boarded up and graffiti covering the

reath and steeled himself for what lay ahead. He knew this confrontation could turn viole

ons cold and unwelcoming. Johnathan approached them with confidence, his

ng Johnathan through a maze of dimly lit hallways. The air was thick with the smell of smoke

und of muffled voices. Marcus sat at a table in the center, surrounded by a group of men who looked ju

imself," Marcus said, leaning back in his

"I'm here for Lily. Let her go, and I'll make

h the room. "You think you can just buy your way out of t

. "She's not your property, Marcus. She's a hu

rowing. "You don't get to tell me what to do, Steele. You m

e of wills. Johnathan knew he had to stay calm, but the thought of Lily in danger fueled hi

or the gun tucked into his waistban

ed into chaos as the men around them drew their weapons, ready to defend their boss. Jo

two men grappled, their movements a blur of fists and fury. The room around them seem

, pinning Marcus to the ground. But Marcus was relentless, his eyes filled with a dan

abbed Marcus's wrist, twisting it until the knife clattered to the floor. With a f

en who had been ready to defend Marcus now hesitated, unsure of what to do. Johnathan's gaze

found Lily, her eyes wide with fear and relief. She was tied to a chair, her face p

voice choked with emotion. "I

aching with relief. "I'm here

the commotion. Johnathan knew they had to leave before things got even more complicated

the confrontation fading behind them. Johnathan's car was parked a few blo

glanced at Lily, his eyes fill

filled with tears. "I

er hand, squeezing it gently. "We