Cecilia turned quickly, her breath hitching when her gaze locked with the man who had trailed her through the crowded mall. His stare locked onto hers with a force that halted her completely.
He stood tall, his sharp features partly obscured by shadows, exuding a presence that drew attention. The atmosphere surrounding him appeared to vibrate with a silent power, one that awakened a deep-rooted fear inside her.
"You left this behind," he remarked, extending her ID card. His voice was silky, but laced with an indescribable quality, similar to a soft growl that he could barely suppress.
Cecilia paused, her heart pounding, before she moved forward and grabbed the card. “Thanks,” she was able to say, her voice shaking a little.
The man nodded once, his intense gaze holding onto hers for a
