The morning sun cast a soft glow through the window as we stepped out of the hotel. I turned to Athlea, extending my hand to her. She looked up at me, her lips curling into a gentle smile, and placed her hand in mine.

    "Ready for day two?" I asked, a hint of excitement in my voice.

    She squeezed my hand and nodded. "Yes," she replied, her eyes sparkling. Her hair cascaded down her shoulders, and she looked as stunning as ever, her beauty somehow amplified in the daylight.

    As we started walking, she leaned into me, her pace just a touch slower than usual. I glanced down at her, amused.

    "Having trouble keeping up?"

    She gave me a playful pout. "Wow, look at you," she teased. "Already forgotten how hard you went last night... and this morning."

    I chuckled, pulling her closer. "So that''s why you''re struggling."

    She laughed, her cheeks turning a bit pink. "Maybe, but I wouldn''t have it any other way."

    Hand in hand, we strolled down the street, soaking in the fresh morning air. We decided to try a few new rides at the park, eager to explore more of what the place had to offer.

    As we turned a corner, a giant poster caught our attention, and I felt Athlea''s grip tighten on my hand.

    "Oh wow," she murmured, staring at the poster.

    It was a huge display of Sophie in a seductive, yet elegant dress. Her pose was alluring, with a mischievous glint in her eyes. She looked beautiful, her charm practically oozing off the banner.

    "She''s performing tonight," I said, glancing at Athlea.@@@@

    Athlea smirked, raising an eyebrow. "Looks like someone''s excited."

    I shrugged, grinning. "Can you blame me? She''s quite the performer."

    Athlea laughed, playfully nudging me. "We''ll see how charming you find her after today."

    We continued toward the rides, starting with one of those classic pirate ship rides. Athlea seemed excited at first, but as soon as the ride started swinging higher, her fingers clamped around my hand.

    Athlea noticed my hesitation. "Austin? Everything okay?" she asked, her brow furrowing with concern.

    I forced a smile, trying to brush off the unease. "Yeah, don''t worry about it. Just...felt a little weird for a second."

    She gave me a skeptical look but shrugged it off, taking my hand again as we continued toward the theater. I tried to shake off the feeling, but a part of me couldn''t ignore the nagging sense that something was off.

    When we arrived, the theater was packed with people eagerly awaiting Sophie''s performance. We had VIP passes, so we made our way to the front of the crowd, standing just a few feet away from the stage.

    The lights dimmed, and the crowd erupted in cheers as Sophie stepped out onto the stage.

    She wore a stunning, form-fitting dress that shimmered under the lights, her movements graceful and captivating. She scanned the crowd, her gaze landing on me for a moment. She winked, a playful smile on her lips, and I felt a strange mix of pride and excitement.

    Athlea nudged me, smirking. "Looks like someone''s a fan favorite."

    I chuckled, shrugging. "What can I say? I have that effect."

    The music began, and Sophie''s voice filled the theater, smooth and enchanting. She moved across the stage with effortless grace, her singing drawing the audience into a trance. I could see the men in the crowd practically swooning, their eyes fixed on her every movement.

    As I watched, that strange feeling returned—a sense of something lurking in the background, like an unseen presence just beyond my line of sight. I glanced over my shoulder, scanning the back of the theater, but saw nothing unusual.

    Athlea noticed my distraction. "You okay?" she asked, her eyes filled with concern.

    "Yeah," I replied, forcing a reassuring smile. "Just... need to use the washroom. I''ll be back in a sec."

    She nodded, waving her baton along with the rest of the crowd as Sophie launched into her next song.

    I slipped out of the theater, making my way toward the exit. But the feeling only grew stronger as I stepped outside, a chill running down my spine.

    "What is this feeling?? Someone who shouldn''tbe here is here" I thought.

    The amusement park was quieter now, the laughter and excitement replaced by an eerie silence. I scanned the area, my gaze shifting to the trees just beyond the edge of the park.

    That''s when I saw it—a pair of glowing red eyes staring back at me from the shadows.