CHAPTER 2 THE WARNING

Ava couldn't shake off the feeling that she had just made a deal with the devil. Liam's words kept echoing in her mind, "Welcome to the dark side, Ava." She had always been drawn to the darker side of life, but she had never felt so alive, so energized, as she did when she was with Liam.

As she walked back to her office, Ava's mind was racing with possibilities. She had always known that her job as a journalist was risky, but she had never felt so invested in a story before. She was determined to uncover the truth, no matter what it took.

But as she sat down at her desk, Ava's phone rang, shrill and insistent. She hesitated for a moment before answering, her heart sinking as she heard the voice on the other end.

"Ava, stay away from Liam," the voice growled. "He's not what he seems."

Ava's instincts were screaming at her to listen to heed the warning. But her curiosity was getting the better of her. Who was this mysterious caller, and what did they know about Liam?

"Who is this?" Ava demanded, trying to keep her voice steady.

There was a pause on the other end of the line, and for a moment, Ava thought the caller had hung up. But then, the voice spoke again.

"You don't need to know who I am," the voice said. "Just stay away from Liam. He's trouble."

Ava's heart was racing, her mind spinning with possibilities. Who was this mysterious caller, and what did they want from her? She tried to brush off the feeling of unease, telling herself that she was just being paranoid. But the words lingered in her mind, haunting her.

As she hung up the phone, Ava couldn't shake off the feeling that she was being watched. She looked around her office, but there was no one there. She was alone.

But the feeling persisted, and Ava found herself glancing over her shoulder, expecting to see someone lurking in the shadows. She knew she had to be careful, that she had to watch her back. But she also knew that she couldn't let fear dictate her actions. She had to keep pushing forward, no matter what.

With a newfound sense of determination, Ava turned back to her computer, her fingers flying across the keyboard as she began to dig deeper into Liam's past. She was determined to uncover the truth, no matter what it took.

As she worked, Ava couldn't shake off the feeling that she was playing with fire. But she was ready for the challenge, ready to face whatever dangers lay ahead. She was a journalist, and it was her job to uncover the truth.

But as she delved deeper into Liam's past, Ava began to realize that she was in over her head. Liam's secrets were darker than she had ever imagined, and she found herself wondering if she had made a mistake by trusting him.

As the night wore on, Ava's unease grew, her mind racing with possibilities. She knew she had to be careful, that she had to watch her back. But she also knew that she couldn't let fear dictate her actions. She had to keep pushing forward, no matter what.

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