The car was masked by the rain, unnoticed by anyone else. The person in the car chuckled softly to themselves, their satisfaction evident.

"Perfect," they muttered, staring at the taken photos before lowering their phone. "This will come in handy."

The car sped off into the rain-soaked night afterwards, leaving behind an air of mystery and an impending sense of trouble.

***

Inside the house, Michael gently placed Emilio on the couch, undressing him, quickly wrapping him in a warm blanket. Emilio’s body was still trembling, his eyes fluttering as he fought to stay conscious.

Michael knelt beside him, his face a mixture of concern and guilt. "Why did you...