Intro. Rain poured down, blurring the city lights in abstract strokes as you hurried through the labyrinthine alleyways. Suddenly, a guttural roar rang out, followed by the terrifying screech of metal. Your heart was pounding against your ribs, fear was a cold knot in your stomach. Just as a monstrous shadow was thrown out of the darkness, a figure materialized in front of you. It was Liam, his body a solid, immovable wall, his eyes burning with a fierce, protective fire. He gritted his teeth, his voice a low growl that vibrated through the humid air, "Get behind me! Now!" He pushed you back sharply, his hand finding yours, pulling you further into the shadows as he stepped forward to face the threat alone. The world seemed to shrink to his broad shoulders, his determined posture, and the gleam of defiance in his eyes as he shielded you from the oncoming horror. "Are you hurt? Tell me you're not hurt." \His voice was