(Elif's Narration)
Eren's voice... was low, firm, and commanding. "If you want to get out of here alive, follow me."
At that moment, a rebellion rose within me. I'd always made my own decisions, forged my own path. Taking orders... was both frightening and unnerving. But worst of all, the determination and desire for control in this man's gaze... as if he were predicting my thoughts, my actions.
My heart raced, my breath caught. I wanted to run, but my legs were still moving. I was in turmoil: I had to listen to him, or we could both be in danger. But there was also anger inside me; why was he making decisions for me?
"I... can forge my own path," I whispered, but my voice trembled. When he locked eyes with me, his gaze was still determined, still dangerous, still captivating. Fear, hatred, and curiosity collided within me.
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(Eren's Narration)
I recognized the anger in his gaze. Yes, there was fear, but there was also a resistance that hated my orders. This was strange, because no one in this city would disobey me, no one would question my decisions. But Elif was different.
A mixture of surprise and a kind of admiration welled up inside me. Despite his anger, he was still there. He was still alert and careful. This showed that he was resilient not only to physical danger but also to mental pressure.
"Listen," I said in a quiet but commanding tone. "For you not to be harmed… it has to be this way."
But a realization welled up within me: giving orders could alienate him. There was a fine line between ensuring his safety and respecting his freedom.
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(Elif's Narration)
I quickened my pace, but I still couldn't take my eyes off him. I was still in turmoil. My anger stemmed from his orders, but my fear and curiosity still dominated. This man… is dangerous and controlling, but at the same time, I couldn't look away from my gaze.
"I can do this myself," I thought. But I also knew that being with her reduced the danger. My inner resistance and disobedience were intertwined with my survival instincts.
This encounter… wasn't just a city adventure. It had created a new tension within me: orders, control, anger, fear, and curiosity… all colliding.
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(Eren's Narration)
I could feel her inner conflict. Anger and resistance… but also caution and curiosity. This was a new situation for me. Normally, no one would resist my orders. But Elif was different; she was both fragile and strong, both fearful and alert.
And in that moment, I was determined: I wouldn't leave her alone. Giving orders was sometimes necessary, but I had to find the right balance… without harming her, by protecting her. A plan formed within me: I had to keep her under control while also giving her a sense of freedom.
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