**KIMBERLY'S POINT OF VIEW**

"What... What are you talking about?" I stammered, my voice barely above a whisper, as I observed him approaching with an air of confidence that sent shivers racing down my spine.

My instinct was to retreat, and I took several steps backwards, feeling the cold, unforgiving wall press against my back, a boundary I couldn't escape.

Panic surged through me as I felt my body collide with the solid surface, and in that moment, my heart raced wildly, and I gulped down a thick, uneasy knot of saliva. Dinovan tailored his approach with a predatory grace, drawing nearer with a devilish smile creeping across his lips...