As midnight descended and the relentless rain battered against the windows, Zane remained engrossed in his work. The thunderstorm outside roared, and the lightning illuminated the darkened room, casting eerie shadows on the walls.
Amid this stormy environment, a piercing shriek shattered the silence, sending a surge of adrenaline through Zane's veins. Without a moment's delay, he abandoned his desk and rushed towards the source of the terrified cry, knowing it could only come from his little beauty.
Inside the room, Aria wept like an abandoned kitten, her heart racing as the voice of thunder rumbled in the distance. The mere sound sent shivers down her spine, and she felt her pulse quicken with fear. The thunderstorm had always been her punisher, a relentless source of terror since her c
