You Broke Me First Volume 1
— Chapter 4 : Ashes and Reckoning
The explosion shattered the quiet night, a violent roar ripping through the MacTech building's foundation. Glass shattered, alarms blared, and chaos erupted as smoke billowed from the lower floors. Shayne and Hagar were thrown to the ground, their ears ringing, hearts pounding with terror and adrenaline.
The AftermathCoughing and disoriented, Shayne scrambled to his feet, pulling Hagar up beside him. The once-familiar corridors were now a maze of smoke and debris. The air was thick with fear and uncertainty.
"Stay close," Shayne urged, gripping her hand tightly. "We have to get out."
Hagar nodded, her eyes wide but determined. Despite the fear, a fierce resolve burned within her—a determination to survive, to fight for the truth and for the fragile love blossoming between them.
Uncovering BetrayalAs they navigated the smoke-filled hallways, they stumbled upon a hidden room—a secret office concealed behind a false wall. Inside, files and encrypted drives spilled across a desk, revealing the full extent of MacTech's corruption.
Jenna's warnings echoed in Shayne's mind: powerful people within the company were willing to destroy anyone who threatened their empire.
Hagar's voice trembled as she sifted through the documents. "This… this is everything. Proof of illegal deals, cover-ups, and betrayals."
Shayne's jaw clenched. "We have to get this to the authorities. It's the only way to stop them."
A Moment of TruthIn the midst of the chaos, Shayne turned to Hagar. "I know I've hurt you—maybe more than I realize. But I'm here, and I'm not leaving."
Hagar's eyes softened, tears mingling with soot on her cheeks. "I'm scared, Shayne. Scared of losing you, scared of losing myself."
He pulled her into a fierce embrace. "We're broken, but together, maybe we can be whole."
The ReckoningAs they made their way to the exit, footsteps echoed behind them—Marcus and his men, determined to silence them forever.
A tense confrontation erupted. Words were exchanged, past wounds reopened, and the battle for truth became a fight for survival.
Marcus sneered, "You think exposing us will save you? You're already broken."
Shayne stepped forward, voice unwavering. "Maybe. But broken things can still fight."
Cliffhanger:Just as the confrontation reached its peak, sirens wailed in the distance. Reinforcements had arrived—but so had new dangers.
In the chaos, Hagar was pulled back, disappearing into the smoke.
Shayne's heart shattered. "Hagar!"
Don't miss Volume 2
— Chapter 4 - Fractured Bonds, where every secret is revealed, every choice has a cost, and love is tested like never before. Will Shayne find Hagar before it's too late? Or will the shadows of the past claim them both?