Chapter 8: When Protection Turns Into Obsession
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The silence after the man disappeared…
Was suffocating.
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Reya stood there, her breath uneven.
His words echoed—
“Next time… I won’t ask.”
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“What the hell is going on, Aarav?”
Her voice was sharp now.
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Aarav didn’t answer.
He scanned the hall—
Every corner.
Like danger still lingered.
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“Aarav!”
He looked at her.
Something in his eyes had changed.
Possessive.
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“You need to go back to your room.”
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Reya laughed dryly.
“Are you serious? Someone just threatened me and you want me to sleep?!”
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“I said go back.”
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“No.”
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In one swift move—
Aarav grabbed her arm.
Firm. Unyielding.
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“Enough.”
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“You don’t understand—”
“Then explain!” she snapped.
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They stood inches apart.
Tension rising.
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For a second—
He almost spoke.
But stopped.
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“Not now.”
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Reya pulled her hand free.
“I’m done waiting.”
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She turned—
And walked toward the main door.
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“Reya.”
No response.
“Don’t.”
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She opened the door.
Cold air rushed in.
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Before she could step out—
Aarav pulled her back.
Hard.
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She hit his chest.
His arm wrapped around her waist.
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“Have you lost your mind?!” he snapped.
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“Let me go!”
“No.”
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His voice dropped near her ear—
“You step outside… I won’t be able to protect you.”
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“Then don’t.”
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Silence.
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“That’s not an option.”
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This wasn’t just duty anymore.
Reya felt it.
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Slowly, she stopped struggling.
But he didn’t let go.
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He turned her to face him.
Too close.
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“Why?” she whispered.
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“You’re my responsibility.”
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“No.”
She stepped closer.
“That’s not it.”
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“Say the truth.”
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Silence stretched.
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Then—
He tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear.
Soft.
But intense.
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“You don’t want the truth.”
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“Try me.”
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Aarav leaned closer.
His voice near her lips—
“If I stop treating this like a job… you won’t be able to handle it.”
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Her heart skipped.
“Who says I can’t?”
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That was the line.
They crossed it.
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His grip tightened slightly.
Neither moved.
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Then—
A gunshot echoed outside.
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Everything snapped.
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Aarav pulled her behind him instantly.
Shielding her.
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“Stay inside!”
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Another shot.
Glass shattered.
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“What is happening?!”
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Aarav’s eyes turned deadly.
“They’re not waiting anymore.”
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The game had begun.
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To be continued… 😈🔥
“Who is attacking the mansion… and what will Aarav do when Reya is directly in danger?”
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