Roman looks at the two lovers hugging each other while Nathan's brother wipes Alfie's tears and tries to calm him. He has never seen two men's affection. The way Alfie hugged him. Roman was reminded of himself and Dean.He looks back at the guards, who are running out of the main gate. Calder was quick to ask his force to capture them all. Yet, one escaped to find Dean.Ethan saw the man escaping and ran to capture him. But the man was quicker than him. He pushed Ethan away and ran towards the dense trees.In my service, nobody could question me, as I always finished my tasks. Is this tiny human escaping? I will not let Sir Nathan question me. I will bring that dumb thing back to the mansion!The guard smirks, running towards the trees.Ethan held his forehead, which was slammed against the wall of the compound. His dizzy mind didn't allow him to stand properly."My brother," Ethan said, holding the wall and standing straight to run. However, he wobbled and fell to the ground."Ethan," Calder calls the man while pressing his kerchief against his forehead.Ethan closed his eyes with pain while whimpering Dean's name. "Sir, please save my brother." He stutters."Of course, my team is here. We'll find Dean. Don't-" Calder stopped speaking when he felt a force of air slaps his cheek."No, Roman! Roman, stop." Calder calls while watching Roman chase the guard, followed by his team.Calder's phone starts ringing, and with a groan, he accepts it while helping Ethan stand up."Good afternoon, sir."[What are you doing there?]"Pardon?"[Why are you in Raynott's mansion?]"Why shouldn't I be here? This area falls under my zone. Obviously, I'll visit any place I find suspicious."[You aren't understanding; you shouldn't be there. The Chief is upset here.]"Sir, I'm searching for the victim." Calder looks at Alfie. "I've witnessed statements too."Alfie quickly nodded his head, looking at his lover while hugging him tightly. He doesn't know what the future holds. But he wants to stay in his arms, feeling protected and safe."How did you know about me being here, sir?"[Your subordinates informed me that you took a force with you.]"Ok, sir. It's good that you know everything."[And I'm not happy with your—]"Hello? Hello? Sir, your voice is not clear. I will call back later."Calder ends the call and helps Ethan sit inside the car."Please, give him first aid," Calder says and looks at the dense forest area with worried eyes.Now, I'm worried about two people. Please be safe, guys.Ethan shrieks away with closed eyes when cotton dabs on the cut."I'm so sorry; please stay still." A soft yet strong voice reverberates in Ethan's ears. "I already told you that it might burn a little."Ethan looks at the man with wide eyes. "It's you."The man furrowed his eyebrows. However, he continued with his task without minding why the other man was gaping at him with wide eyes."You are the one who came to the office and helped me collect paper from the floor."Now, the man paused his action and looked at Ethan, trying to remember. If the man is speaking with confidence and a detailed description,"Oh, it's you. How are you now? Is that issue still troubling you?" The man asked while putting a bandage on his forehead.Ethan shook his head. "There were no such issues. It's just me being paranoid."The man smiled and closed the first-aid kit. "It happens. We overthink things way too much and later realize the reality is simple."Ethan agreed while nodding his head."You weren't wearing your uniform that day. I thought you worked or were an intern in the office." Ethan asked curiously while glancing out of the car, waiting for an update on Dean."I already got scolded from sir. Don't start again. I just went to get my relieving letter." The man explained while Ethan nodded his head with understanding."Your good name?" Ethan asked as the man gestured for him to keep his head back and relax on the seat."Myself, Christopher, and you?""I'm Ethan. Ethan Rayden. It's wonderful meeting you again."Chirs couldn't stop his cheeks from turning red when the man continued to gaze at him with deep eyes."Don't take me wrong." Ethan started while trying to sit straight. Chris narrowed his eyes, and the man's back was pressed against the seat. "You are really..." He licks his lips with nervousness, feeling his ears heating up."I'm very good-looking, and you are feeling love at first sight," Chris said while rolling his eyes. He has heard this numerous times, and he isn't interested in it.Ethan's eyes lowered as he realized how stupid he must be looking right now."I just wanted to say that you are very kind. But I'm sorry. I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable." Ethan whispered and closed his eyes to recover fast and see his brother.Ethan's phone starts ringing as he pulls it out of his pocket."Hello, dad."[Where are you, Ethan? We have to take Dean.]"Dad, I wanted to bring him. But I think I should just tell you."[What are you saying? I can't understand. Wherever you are, come back; we need to finish the last rituals.]"Dad, the person inside the coffin is not Dean. I have found Dean."[What! What are you saying?]Ethan could hear his father's shaky voice. He must have assumed he heard it wrong."Dad, Dee is alive. I'm with the officer and Roman, sir. We are searching for Dean. I'll return with Dean soon."[My child is alive. He didn't leave us.]Ethan could feel his father smiling, and tears of happiness were brimming in his eyes."Of course, Dad. As you said, Dean didn't give up. In fact, he has escaped from here." Ethan smiled, whereas his father gasped from the other end.[Dean is not with you? Where is my son now? What if something happens to him? I am coming there.]"No, no. No, Dad, you are staying there and seeing what can be done with the body. It's not Dean, so what do we do about it?"[We'll return it so it reaches the right family. May the child rest in peace.]Ethan steps out of the car, as he is not feeling dizzy anymore."File a complaint against those cops who claimed it to be Dean. Complaint against the officer Justin, who didn't do his job correctly."[But, son--]"Stop being scared, Dad. The more we panic, the more people push us down." Ethan pressed his fingers on the bandage. "We have grown up, Dad. Back then, we were kids, so you didn't have pillars to protect us. Now, we are with you."Mr. Rayden hums and ends the call after saying. [Stay safe and return together. I'll tell your mom about this. She'll be over the moon.]Chris watched the way Ethan was speaking. Something happened to his mind when those words flashed through his head.The more we are afraid, the more people push us down.Even Alfie heard it and looked at his phone, getting constant calls from the elder Raynott. He looks at his lover, who took his phone and switched it off."Enough of him misusing his power." He gives the phone back. "This time, Nathan has crossed the line. He must compensate Dean's family. The pain and trauma they must have gone through. I'll not forgive him."⋇⋆✦⋆⋇Dean winced in pain as he carefully removed the glass shard coated with his own blood. After tossing it aside, he slumped against a sturdy tree, taking in the vast expanse of the grassland.Despite the openness of the surroundings, he found himself utterly alone, with no sign of any other living being in sight.Dean crouched behind the tree, the sound of shuffling and mud-crushed footsteps growing louder. He pressed his back against the moist bark and dug his toes into the damp soil.With closed eyes, he prayed that the guards wouldn't spot him. His breathing quickened, and his sweaty bangs clung to his forehead.A sharp pain in his chest served as a stark reminder that he had forgotten to take his medicine since yesterday.Not now! I have to reach home.He struggled to slow his racing heart, taking deep breaths to steady himself. Was it the rush of adrenaline, the persistent ache, or the gnawing hunger causing this tumult within him?Perhaps it was the weight of stress and worry bearing down on his chest, each breath a battle against the overwhelming tide of emotions.Calm down... Dean, everything will be fine as long as you don't give up.Dean looks at the tall figure standing next to him while the guard's eyes are scanning the area."Who makes a house in the middle of the forest? Where the fuck will I find him before the cops?" The guard grumbled while stepping inside the forest.Dean had his mouth and nose enclosed in his palm. He didn't dare even to breathe.Cops? Did the cops get the hint, and they're here for me?Dean stood up carefully as he focused on the man walking deep into the dense trees.Did Alfie know about this? Maybe he didn't want Raynott's family name to be in the headlines; that's why he pushed me out of the house in the name of helping. When the cops search, they'll never find me.He turns around after noticing the guard is far from his sight.If I return, I'll reach home safely.As he took a cautious step to avoid making any noise, he suddenly heard the distinct shuffling sound of multiple people running in his direction.Panic set in as he watched a crowd of individuals swiftly converging on his location.Frantically scanning his surroundings for a hiding spot, he realized there was no refuge nearby and made the split-second decision to sprint in the opposite direction.He drew in a long, steadying breath and then sprinted toward the next tree for cover. However, as he ran, the alert officers caught sight of him."Stop!""Don't run.""Stay still.""Stop running!"Dean didn't pay attention, as his only aim was to reach another tree and run again."DEAN!"This voice forced Dean to stop his feet from running. He's afraid that this voice is probably ringing in his head.Dean stood motionless, his gaze fixed elsewhere, as Roman cautiously made his way toward him, periodically glancing back at Calder."Bro, you search for the guard. I'll stay with him."Calder hesitated for a moment, his brow furrowing in concern, before finally nodding his head in reluctant agreement.With a subtle gesture, he indicated to his team to press on with their search for the missing guard."Dean," Roman carefully whispered in the silent area. "It's me, Roman."The man, previously lost in his own thoughts, was suddenly jolted back to reality by the unexpected sound. He slowly turned his head in the direction of the voice, his eyes searching for the source of the disturbance.As he looked around, feeling a surge of relief, his eyes landed on a familiar face and a sense of calm washed over him."Ro-Roman..." Dean whispered to himself as he shivered, feeling overwhelmed with soaring emotions."Roman," he whispered yet again while stepping towards the mentioned man, as Roman also walked towards him."Roman,"Roman was puzzled by his compulsion to repeat his name with each step he took. Despite his confusion, he found himself instinctively nodding in response to each call."Yes, it's your Roman," Roman replied, his arms opening wide for the man, whose lips wobbled.Dean staggered forward, the tiny stones on the ground sending sharp jolts of pain through his wounded leg. Tears welled up in his eyes as he struggled to maintain his balance, moving unsteadily toward the figure of a man up ahead.Roman's expression contorts into a frown as his gaze falls upon the crimson stains adorning Dean's toes. His hand instinctively reaches for his pocket, searching for her kerchief, only to realize that it's in the possession of the doctor.Calder came to a sudden stop, observing his subordinates as they forcibly restrained the guard and hauled him toward the front. Despite the man's continued use of profanity, he received a harsh blow to the stomach as they pulled him along.Calder's gaze met Ethan's across the area, where Chris was standing alongside him. Calder grinned and gestured towards Dean, eliciting a smile from Ethan. However, Ethan's smile quickly faded.Sensing the shift in his expression, Calder turned to see what had caught Ethan's attention, his eyes widening in surprise.Dean collapses into Roman's embrace, gazing up at him with eyes filled with tears. His throat aches too much for him to utter a single word."Ro...I-I..." He hugs Roman tightly and sobs on his shoulder. "Sc-scared," He clutched his shirt tightly while crying loudly.Roman's heart thudded loudly against his chest, the rapid beats echoing in his ears as he held the man even closer to himself.He felt a desperate desire to envelop the man entirely, wanting nothing more than to shield him from any potential danger and keep him safe in his embrace.Roman is deeply unsettled by the loud, desperate cries of the trembling man he is holding. His own hands shake as he struggles to find the inner calm that seems to elude him, filling him with a rising sense of anxiety."Calm down, shush." Roman tried to calm him while rubbing his back. "Everything is fine now." He held Dean's face tenderly and wiped his tears. He sobbed while holding his hand."My precious," Roman whispered, caressing his cheek and placing a tender touch on Dean's forehead through his lips.Dean closed his eyes and felt his body gradually calming down despite the hiccups that were interrupting his peace. Joining their foreheads, Roman whispered, "C'mon breathe with me."Calder gazes at them, his mouth gaping wide in surprise.Dean attentively synchronized his own breathing with Roman's, allowing himself to gradually calm his racing heart.Surrendering to the moment, he experienced the sensation of being gently lifted into the air, enveloped by the reassuring embrace of strong arms.Nestling his head against Roman's shoulder, he savored the feeling of security and contentment, shutting his eyes to shut out the world and simply be in the moment."Let's go to the hospital first. Dean has hurt himself." Dean heard it through his chest, which vibrated with each word."Dean," Ethan said, and Dean felt a hand caressing his head.Looking at his brother, he smiled. "I'm fine, brother."Ethan looks at Roman and then back to Dean."I know you're in safe hands."⋇⋆✦⋆⋇"Hello," Mr. Rayden whispered while moving to a silent corner of the hall.[Dad, we found Dean.]"Really!" The father's eyes brimmed with happy tears. His smile was widening, knowing this was just a bad dream.[We are in a polyclinic; Dean got a slight cut on his toe.]"How did it happen? Where are you?"[Dad, calm down and do what I say.]"What?" Mr. Rayden narrowed his eyes.[Did Nathan Raynott reach there to show his concerns?]Mr. Rayden looked around in confusion until he saw a man entering the hall. The face looked so similar to the face he saw on TV as the new CEO of Emricon."Yeah, I can see him."[Don't let him go. I'll return with Dean and the cops.]"Oh, uh, ok."