Episode 4: A Dangerous Bargain
Mara Sinclair 《bsf》
Lila, are you still there?! What’s happening?
Lila Arden 《FL》
Kade’s here.
Mara Sinclair 《bsf》
The creepy guy?
Lila Arden 《FL》
He just saved me.
Lila Arden 《FL》
(to Kade) If you know so much, why won’t you tell me the truth?
Kade Blackwood 《ML》
The truth’s not going to help you right now.
Kade exhales, pacing the small living room. His voice lowers, deadly serious.
Kade Blackwood 《ML》
There are people who want you. Powerful people. And they don’t take no for an answer.
Lila Arden 《FL》
Want me? For what?
Kade Blackwood 《ML》
Leverage. Control.
Lila Arden 《FL》
That doesn’t make sense. I’m nobody.
Kade Blackwood 《ML》
You’re not nobody, Lila.
Mara Sinclair 《bsf》
Wait, what do you mean, Kade’s there? In your apartment?
Lila Arden 《FL》
He came in before they could get to me.
Mara Sinclair 《bsf》
Lila, listen to me—if he’s hiding things, you can’t trust him.
Lila Arden 《FL》
(to Kade) You’re still not telling me everything. What do they really want?
Kade’s eyes darken. He steps closer, lowering his voice.
Kade Blackwood 《ML》
Don’t think you’re ready to hear that.
Kade Blackwood 《ML》
Let’s just say… you’re valuable to them in ways you can’t imagine.
Mara Sinclair 《bsf》
I don’t like this, Lila. Get out of there, now.
Mara Sinclair 《bsf》
Why not?
Lila Arden 《FL》
Because they're outside.
Mara Sinclair 《bsf》
What? Who's outside?
Lila Arden 《FL》
The people Kade’s trying to protect me from.
Kade Blackwood 《ML》
Pack a bag.
Kade Blackwood 《ML》
We can’t stay here. They’ll be back.
Lila Arden 《FL》
I’m not going anywhere with you!
Kade Blackwood 《ML》
Then stay here and wait for them to break down the door. Your choice.
Mara Sinclair 《bsf》
Don't go anywhere with him.
Lila Arden 《FL》
I don't have a choice.
Mara Sinclair 《bsf》
This is insane. I'm calling the cops.
Mara Sinclair 《bsf》
Why not?
Lila Arden 《FL》
Because kade says they can't help.
Mara Sinclair 《bsf》
And you believe him?
Lila glances at Kade, her heart pounding.
Lila Arden 《FL》
(to Kade) Why me? Why is this happening to me?
Kade Blackwood 《ML》
It’s not about what you’ve done. It’s about who you are.
Lila Arden 《FL》
And who am I?
Kade Blackwood 《ML》
Someone they’ll do anything to have.
The lights flicker, and a chill runs down Lila’s spine. She hears the faint sound of tires on the street below.
Kade Blackwood 《ML》
Time’s up.
He grabs her wrist, pulling her toward the door.
Lila Arden 《FL》
Wait! Where are we going?
Kade Blackwood 《ML》
Somewhere they won’t find you.
Lila Arden 《FL》
And I’m supposed to trust you?
Kade Blackwood 《ML》
You don’t have to trust me. You just have to stay alive.
Lila Arden 《FL》
I’ll text you when I can.
Mara Sinclair 《bsf》
Lila, don’t—
Lila shoves her phone into her pocket as Kade leads her into the night.
The two move quickly through darkened streets, the tension thick between them.
Lila Arden 《FL》
Where are we going?
Kade Blackwood 《ML》
Somewhere safe.
Lila Arden 《FL》
Safe for who?
Kade stops, turning to face her. His gaze is unyielding.
Kade Blackwood 《ML》
I’m risking everything to protect you. The least you can do is cooperate.
Lila Arden 《FL》
Didn’t ask for your help!
Kade Blackwood 《ML》
You didn’t have to.
As they approach a parked motorcycle, Kade tosses her a helmet.
Lila Arden 《FL》
You’ve got to be kidding me.
Kade Blackwood 《ML》
Get on.
Lila Arden 《FL》
I’m not getting on that thing!
Kade Blackwood 《ML》
Fine. Stay here. I’m sure they’d love to have a chat.
Lila glares at him, but the sound of a car engine growing louder makes her decision for her.
She climbs onto the bike reluctantly, wrapping her arms around Kade as he starts the engine.
UNKNOWN NUMBER
Smart choice.
Lila Arden 《FL》
Was that you?
Kade Blackwood 《ML》
Keep your head down.
The motorcycle roars to life, and they speed off into the darkness, leaving everything Lila thought she knew behind.
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