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Khalid POV

As the conversation with Mark reached a stalemate, frustration and desperation clawed at me.

Megan’s safety was paramount, and I couldn’t allow myself to be swayed by anger. Mark’s eyes held a glimmer of defiance, a fire that seemed to fuel his sinister intentions.

“I won’t give in to your games, Khalid,” Mark spat, his voice dripping with malice.

With a clenched jaw, I struggled to keep my voice steady. I took a deep breath, struggling to keep my emotions in check.

“Mark, I don’t have time for this. Megan’s life is at stake, and you know how much I love her, I swear to the goddess, I would not think twice about killing you, if that is what it would take for you to tell me where you kept her.”

Mark’s grin twisted into a cold smile. “What’s the rush? Enjoying your little adventure to save the damsel in distress?”

The darkness within Mark was evident, his cruelty like a shadow that refused to dissipate. As our words exchanged like verbal daggers.

My gaze bore into Mark’s,
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