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Chapter 17 - Silent Emotions:

The next morning…

When Alina opened her eyes,

she found herself in Ayaan's house—

lying in his mother's room.

Ayaan's mom was sitting beside her,

taking care of her quietly.

 

Alina (confused): "Good morning, aunty… how did I end up here?"

Ayaan's mom gave a soft smile and called Ayaan into the room.

Ayaan walked in.

But there was a faint tension on his face—

something he couldn't hide completely.

Alina: "Ayaan… I can't remember properly…

Last night, some people surrounded us…

and after that… everything just went blank."

She tried to piece her memories together…

as if the truth was right there—

just out of reach.

Ayaan fell silent for a moment.

He could tell her everything.

But he knew—

the truth right now could destroy everything.

Ayaan (trying to sound normal):

"It's nothing… they were just thieves.

Some people showed up at the right time and helped us.

There's nothing to worry about."

Alina: "Okay…"

But the confusion didn't leave her face.

Somewhere deep inside…

she felt like something was being hidden from her.

After a while…

Ayaan looked at her and spoke softly—

Ayaan: "Alina… I'll talk to Mom and Dad.

We might be moving to another city soon…

You and your mom should come with us.

We'll… get married there."

The moment she heard that—

A soft, beautiful smile appeared on Alina's face.

Her eyes lit up with happiness.

Alina (shyly): "I'm with you, Ayaan… always."

A little later…

Ayaan drove her back home.

Inside the car…

soft romantic music played.

Outside, the cold breeze flowed gently.

And inside—

two hearts were slowly drawing closer.

Ayaan kept driving…

But his eyes kept drifting toward her.

Alina, too, stole quiet glances at him.

A silent connection had formed between them—

stronger than words.

The car slowly picked up speed…

But neither of them noticed.

Then—

Gently…

Alina placed her hand over Ayaan's.

And held it.

Ayaan froze for a moment.

His heart began to race.

Suddenly—

He hit the brakes.

The car came to a stop at the side of the road.

They turned toward each other.

And in the next moment—

They were closer than ever before.

Ayaan pulled her into his arms…

And Alina held onto him just as tightly.

In that moment—

Time stood still.

No fear.

No world.

Just a strange, peaceful feeling…

something they had never felt before.

Alina slowly lost herself in his eyes…

They kept looking at each other—

as if everything had already been said.

Their faces moved closer…

Breaths grew heavier…

And their lips—

inched toward each other…

Just one more moment—

Suddenly—

Ayaan's locket began to glow brightly.

Ayaan snapped back to reality.

He immediately pulled away from her.

Ayaan (nervous): "I'm sorry… I just… lost myself for a moment."

Alina (smiling softly): "It's okay… I lost myself in you too."

A soft silence filled the space between them—

But their feelings had grown deeper than ever.

Ayaan (gently): "Just a few more days…

After the wedding… we'll be together forever."

Ayaan knew—

No matter how much he wanted to…

he couldn't get too close to her right now.

Because if he crossed that line—

he would lose his vampire powers.

And right now—

He needed those powers more than ever.

There was a strange fear in his eyes…

And along with it—

a strong, unshakable decision.

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