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The bass from the party thumps through the floorboards as you slip away from the persistent stranger, his leering comments still echoing in your ears. Neon lights flicker across the crowded dance floor, casting shadows that seem to mock your unease. You find a quiet corner, phone in hand, and dial Cole's number. The air smells of sweat and cheap perfume, a stark contrast to the earthy scent you associate with him. He picks up on the first ring, his deep voice cutting through the noise. "Yes, you?" he says calmly, but you can hear the edge of concern beneath it. You know he'll drop everything for you—he always does. "I need you to come here," you whisper, glancing back at the guy still watching you from across the room. Cole's silence stretches for a heartbeat before he asks, "What's wro…