Chapter 74. Abducted

Adeline's POV

The night was unusually quiet.

The chaos of the event had faded behind me, leaving only the faint hum of distant traffic and the occasional rustle of leaves dancing across the empty parking lot.Cold air brushed against my skin.For the first time all evening, I felt like I could breathe.The tension inside the venue.The endless stares.The whispered conversations.The silent war being fought behind expensive smiles.All of it was finally over.Or so I thought.I tightened my grip on my purse and headed toward my car.The parking lot was mostly empty now.A few luxury vehicles remained scattered beneath the glow of streetlights.Their polished surfaces reflected the moonlight.Everything seemed calm.Normal.I reached for the driver’s side door.My fingertips barely brushed the handle.Then a hand wrapped around my wrist.Strong.Firm.Unyielding.A startled gasp escaped me.My entire body tensed.Before I could react, I was pulled backward with enough force to spin