Ava's eyes met Ryker's, and she felt a jolt of electricity run through her body. For a moment, they just stared at each other, the world around them melting away.
Ava's mind was a jumble of thoughts. Who was this guy? Why did she feel like she'd seen him before? And why did her heart seem to be racing like crazy?
As she gazed into Ryker's piercing eyes, Ava felt a sense of calm wash over her. It was as if she'd found a piece of herself that she'd been missing.
But beneath the calm, Ava's mind was racing. She didn't know this guy, and yet...and yet, she felt a connection to him that she couldn't explain.
Ryker took a step forward, his eyes never leaving Ava's. She felt a shiver run down her spine as he moved closer, his movements fluid and powerful.
"Who are you?" Ava whispered, her voice barely audible over the pounding of her heart.
As Ryker took another step closer, Ava's heart skipped a beat. She felt like she was drowning in his piercing gaze.
Suddenly, a loud crash echoed through the alley, followed by the sound of snarling and growling. Ryker's head snapped towards the noise, his eyes flashing with a fierce intensity.
"Stay here," he growled, his voice low and menacing.
Ava's eyes widened as Ryker sprinted towards the darkness, his movements eerily silent. She was left standing alone, her heart racing with anticipation.
As she watched, a figure emerged from the shadows. It was a girl, her eyes glowing with an unnatural hunger. Ava felt a shiver run down her spine as the girl's gaze locked onto her.
"You're the one," the girl hissed, her voice dripping with malice. "The Luna."
The girl began to stalk towards Ava, her movements fluid and predatory. Ava's instincts screamed at her to run, but her legs felt rooted to the spot.