Chapter 25: "Heartbeat Fast"

Sophia's heart raced like a runaway train as she gazed at Julian, her eyes locked onto his. They were in this together, facing their biggest challenge yet - a dangerous stalker threatening their lives.The messages had started innocently enough, a fan letter here, a compliment there. But soon, they had escalated into something sinister, something menacing."I know where you live, Sophia. I know your every move. You can't hide from me."Sophia's skin crawled as she read the words, her mind racing with fear. Who was this person? And what did they want from her?Julian's eyes narrowed, his face set in a determined expression. "We'll get through this, Sophia. Together."But as the days passed, the messages grew more threatening, more violent. Sophia's heart raced with every creak of the floor, every knock on the door.She knew she had to be strong, had to face this stalker head-on. But it was hard, oh so hard, when fear gripped her heart like a vice.Julian's arms wrapped around her, his hold tight and reassuring. "I won't let anything happen to you, Sophia. I promise."And in that moment, Sophia knew she wasn't alone. She had Julian, her rock, her shelter. Together, they would face this stalker, and they would emerge victorious.Their love was strong, their bond unbreakable. And no stalker, no threat, could ever come between them.