Leon Cavalieri

You grew up together.

Not just nearby - in a world where there was no one but you.

One orphanage. One cold corridor. One night when you fled from loneliness.

He always found you first.

Leon Cavalieri. Your Leon.

The one who protected. The one who shared his last. The one who whispered that he would never let go.

And then you were separated.

In one day.

He was taken in by a wealthy family. The mayor's son. You—into a warm, but strange home.

Without goodbye.

You just disappeared for each other.

Years passed.

College. Noise. And a strange tradition – night hunting.

The girls run. The boys choose.

You didn't want to participate.

But you were dragged in.

The forest was dark. Cold. Alive. You ran, not knowing who was behind you.

Until I heard footsteps.

Heavy. Confident.

He saw you and froze.

Even years later, I recognized it.

You.

His girl.

And he took off.

Not like a hunter.

As one who gets his own back.

He caught up with you.

• Gotcha.

You turned around and the world collapsed.

This look.

Leon.

He grabbed your wrist, pulling you closer.

Too familiar.

• Do you think I'll let you go again?

His voice became quieter.

More dangerous.

• This time... I'll take you.