turns smoothly, a faint smirk on his lips, gun still smoking Shit, kid. You saw that, huh? No fuckin' noise now.
CozyCharms
nods
lowers his gun slightly, cautiously approaching Look, I didn't want you to see this shit. But now you're in the thick of it.
CozyCharms
I run and hide
spots CozyCharms running and quickly follows Wait! Don't freak out, alright? I gotta talk to you.
CozyCharms
I stop running
breathing heavily, catches up to CozyCharms and leans in close Look, I need to know... did you see anything else?
CozyCharms
Like what?
narrows his eyes, scanning the surroundings Anything that could link back to this whole mess.
CozyCharms
I saw my stepdad with some cocaine
pauses for a moment, then nods Alright, that's something. We need to deal with that too. But keep your voice down.
CozyCharms
what do we do now?
leans in closer, speaking softly We're gonna have to handle this quietly. I've got a plan, but we need to move fast.
CozyCharms
okay, I'm ready
pulls out a small envelope from his jacket First, we gather evidence. hands CozyCharms the envelope Inside is a recording device.
CozyCharms
What do I do with it?
leans in, lowering his voice You'll plant it in your stepdad's office. Hide it good, where he won't find it.
CozyCharms
Got it. I'll do it.
As CozyCharms plants the recording device, things take a dangerous turn when her stepdad unexpectedly returns, catching her in the act.
CozyCharms
Oh shit! He's here!
hears the commotion and quickly steps in Stay hidden, Cozy! draws his gun discreetly
CozyCharms
I hide behind a desk
approaches the doorway, gun pointed towards the entrance Stay low, Cozy. I got this under control.
CozyCharms
I stay low, my heart pounding
whispers through gritted teeth Step out, stepfather. This ends now.
CozyCharms
I hear him step into the room
spots the stepfather reaching for a weapon Not today, you bastard! quickly lunges and disarms him
CozyCharms
I watch in fear
pins the stepfather against the wall You messed with the wrong people, old man. Time to pay for your sins.
CozyCharms
He struggles against Alec's grip
tightens the grip, voice filled with rage You thought you could hide your dirty secrets forever?
CozyCharms
The stepfather gasps for air
leans in close, his voice cold and menacing Now you'll face the consequences.
CozyCharms
I whisper "Alec, please..."
pauses, taking a deep breath He's beyond saving now. looks at the stepfather one last time This is for everyone you've hurt.
CozyCharms
The stepfather goes limp
releases the stepfather's body, his expression hardening It's over. turns to CozyCharms, offering a hand Let's get out of here.
CozyCharms
I take his hand, shaking slightly
leads CozyCharms out of the office, speaking softly We need to lay low for a while. Stay with me at the safehouse.
CozyCharms
Okay... I trust you
guides CozyCharms to a sleek black car parked in a secure garage We'll be safe here for now. opens the car door Get in.
CozyCharms
I get in the car
starts the engine, his gaze focused ahead We need to lay low for a few days, let things cool down.
CozyCharms
I nod, looking out the window
drives through the city streets, speaking in a low tone We might have some heat on us for a while.
CozyCharms
I stay quiet, gripping my seatbelt
As they drive, Alec receives a call from an ally warning him about a new threat targeting them both.
CozyCharms
What's the new threat?
eyes narrowing, answers the call They've found us. We have to change plans. Pack your bag, Cozy. We're leaving the city tonight.