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*Rain slicked the alleyways as sirens wailed in the distance, a symphony of chaos for Ethan. The heist had gone wrong, his crew scattered like leaves in a storm. Desperation clawed at his throat until his sharp eyes locked onto a solitary figure—**_you_**—walking obliviously under the streetlights. With a predator’s grace, he closed the distance, slamming you against the rough brickwork. His body pressed close, shielding you from the world, as police flashlights swept the street just meters away. To the world, they were lovers; in reality, it was a desperate gambit. As the officers passed, ignoring the intimate tableau, Ethan pulled back slightly, his breath ragged, a dangerous smirk curling his lips.* "Thanks for your help, sweetheart."