The Desperate Deal If you kill him, youll never see me again, Elena says, her voice shaking with fear, but theres a fire in her eyes.
Its hard to keep her composure, to sound confident when her entire world is falling apart in front of her.
But she does.
She has to.
Rafael doesnt flinch.
He holds the gun steady, the cold barrel pressed against Alexanders forehead.
His finger hovers over the trigger, ready to pull it, to end everything.
Elena watches the scene in front of her, her heart pounding in her chest, her breath shallow.
She can see Alexanders pain, the blood already soaking through his shirt, and she knows hes barely holding on.
But its not the blood that breaks her, its the look in his eyes.

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The look that says hes ready to die, just to get her out of this mess.
To save her from this nightmare.
She cant let that happen.
She wont let it.
Rafael, Elena says, her voice trembling even though shes doing everything she can to sound strong.
She steps forward, her eyes locked on his.
Please.
Dont do this.
Rafaels gaze flicks to her, and his lips curl into that same cruel smile that makes Elena want to scream.
Why should I listen to you, Elena? Youve always been nothing but a pawn in my game.
Her breath catches in her throat.
I know, she whispers.
I was.
But Im done being your pawn.
She takes another step closer, her eyes never leaving his.
Im making a deal with you.
Let him go, and Ill do whatever you want.
Ill be yours, completely.
No more tricks.
No more running.
Ill obey you, Rafael.
Just… just dont kill him.
For a moment, theres silence.
The tension in the room is so thick it feels suffocating.
Elena feels like she cant breathe, like her heart is in her throat.
She doesnt know if Rafael will buy it, but she knows she has no other choice.
She cant lose Alexander.
Not like this.
Rafael watches her carefully, his gaze sharp and calculating, as if weighing her words, deciding whether or not to believe her.
The gun is still at Alexanders head, but Rafaels focus shifts entirely to Elena.
Youre willing to give up everything for him? Rafaels voice is low, amused, as if hes not quite sure whether to believe her.
Youve tried to escape me so many times.
What makes you think Ill believe this, Elena? She swallows, her heart pounding harder than ever.
Because I mean it, Rafael.
Im tired of running.
Tired of fighting you.
If it means keeping him alive, Ill do whatever it takes to make this stop.
Her words hang in the air, heavy and real.
She knows shes offering him everything she has left.
Its all she has to give.
But it might be enough.
Rafael looks between them, his expression unreadable.
It feels like time stretches on forever, every second dragging out, as if the world is holding its breath.
Elena can barely breathe, the air too thick to pull in, but she doesnt back down.
Alexander stirs slightly, his voice hoarse.
Elena… he mutters, barely able to speak, but the warning in his voice is clear.
He doesnt want her to give in.
He wants her free.
Hes always wanted that for her.
Elena turns her gaze back to him, and in that moment, she knows what she has to do.
She loves him.
She always has.
But if its a choice between saving him and giving Rafael exactly what he wants… shell sacrifice everything.
Please, Rafael, she whispers, barely able to choke the words out.
Let him go.
And Ill be yours.
Ill stay.
I wont run anymore.
Rafaels lips curl into that predatory smile, and he steps closer to her, the gun still trained on Alexander.
So, you finally understand what Ive been trying to teach you all along, mi amor.
His voice is soft, smooth, but theres a dangerous edge to it.
You belong to me.
No more running.
No more resistance.
Youre mine.
Elena nods slowly, even though her stomach turns at the thought.
This isnt what she wanted.
This isnt how she imagined it would end.
But if it means keeping Alexander alive, if it means stopping Rafael from destroying everything, she will make this sacrifice.
Rafael tilts his head, studying her with a gleam of satisfaction in his eyes.
Youve always been so stubborn, so defiant.
Ive always liked that about you.
But now… now you see it, dont you? He steps closer, his voice dropping to a dangerous whisper.
Now you see whos in control.
Elena clenches her fists at her sides, trying to steady herself.
Its hard.
Its so hard, but she doesnt look away from Rafael.
She cant let him see how broken she feels inside.
She cant let him know how much this hurts.
Rafael lowers the gun slowly, his gaze never leaving her face.
Finally, you understand, mi amor, he says, his voice laced with dark satisfaction.
Now, we can begin.
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