The Betrayal

Ava's heart raced as she rushed through the streets of London, her feet pounding the pavement in a desperate bid to reach her brother's side. The phone call had been brief, but the panic in her friend's voice had been palpable."Ava, it's Elijah...he's been hurt. You need to get here, now!"The streets blurred together as she ran, her mind racing with worst-case scenarios. Elijah was more than just her brother; he was her rock, her confidant, her best friend.Finally, she turned a corner and saw the flashing lights of the ambulance. Her heart sank as she spotted Elijah's limp form being loaded into the vehicle."No, no, no!" she screamed, pushing her way through the gathering crowd.The paramedics tried to hold her back, but she fought her way past them, desperate to reach her brother's side. Elijah's eyes flickered open, and he locked gazes with her."Ava...I'm sorry," he whispered, his voice barely audible.Ava's world shattered into a million pieces as she watched her brother's eyes glaze over, his body going limp in her arms.

Flashback 

Ava's mind raced back to the memories she shared with Elijah, growing up on the streets of London. They had been inseparable, relying on each other to survive. Their mother had been a struggling addict, and their father had been absent for most of their lives. Elijah had always been the protective older brother, looking out for Ava and keeping her safe from harm. He had taught her how to fight, how to navigate the streets, and how to stay strong in the face of adversity.As they grew older, Elijah had gotten involved with a local gang, trying to make a name for himself and provide for their family. Ava had always been wary of his involvement, but Elijah had promised her he was doing it for their future.

As Ava held Elijah's lifeless body, a figure watched from the shadows, their eyes fixed on the scene unfolding before them. They were tall, with piercing green eyes and jet-black hair, and they seemed to be taking in every detail of the tragedy.The figure's face was chiseled, with sharp features that seemed to be carved from stone. They wore a black leather jacket, and their presence seemed to command attention, even from a distance.As the paramedics loaded Elijah's body into the ambulance, the figure turned and disappeared into the night, their movements swift and silent.Ava was unaware of the mysterious figure's presence, but she would soon find out that they were connected to her brother's murder in ways she could never imagine.