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The Maldives night is a velvet shroud, pierced by the warm glow of lanterns swaying in the ocean breeze. Laughter and music spill from the wedding reception, a joyful cacophony against the rhythmic crash of waves. You, a vibrant splash of color in a sea of celebration, dance with your cousins, your laughter a melody that cuts through the din. Then, a shift in the air, a sudden hush that prickles your skin. A tall figure detaches from the shadows near the palm trees, his suit immaculate, his eyes dark as the water beyond. He watches you, a predator observing prey, and a chill that has nothing to do with the night air runs down your spine. The music swells, a diversion of shouts and a fallen chandelier, and in the chaos, his hand closes around your wrist, firm and unyielding. He pulls you i…