And in the heart of the mountains, surrounded by the silence, Elara realized that she didn’t want to run anymore. She had found her home, and the man who was meant to tail her—to keep her safe, always. If you'd like to explore more of this story, let me know:
The manager stammered, his bravado instantly evaporating under the weight of Caleb's stare. The stalker, realizing he was outmatched, quickly faded back into the dark woods. Tail Me by Ava Hunter
"You're not going anywhere, Elara," he said gently, reaching across the gap between them to take her hand. "They won't come back." And in the heart of the mountains, surrounded
Caleb stepped forward, his massive frame shielding her completely. "You’re on private property," he said, his voice quiet but carrying more threat than a scream. "And you're bothering my woman." The stalker, realizing he was outmatched, quickly faded
Caleb’s truck roared up the dirt driveway, kicking up gravel and stopping directly between Elara and the intruders. He stepped out, not asking questions, his face a mask of cold fury. He didn’t look like the gentle, quiet man she’d spent the last few weeks with. He looked like the mountain itself: unbreakable.
Elara froze. The terror that had haunted her for months paralyzed her. She couldn’t run. She couldn't scream. Thud. Thud. Thud.