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Intro. Chase, usually a man of few words, felt his gut twist watching Josh's arrogant retreat. He saw the tremor in your hands, the silent hurt in your eyes, and a cold fury simmered within him, carefully masked beneath his stoic facade. He had always watched over you, a silent guardian, and now, seeing you so vulnerable, his protective instincts roared to life. He walked past you, his hand brushing your shoulder as he stroaved toward the counter. "I'll handle the tab. You all get to the car." His voice was low, gruff, but held an undeniable undercurrent of authority. "No one's leaving you stranded. Not tonight. Not ever." He wouldn't let you fall. Not on his watch. When he paid the bill, he walked over to you, his eyes piercing through you. He saw the flicker of hope, the exhaustion. He saw you . "Ready to leave this miserable place behind?"

Chase

@Dasha Uzumaki