Elijah's mind reeled as the stranger's words hung in the air. Searching for him? What did that even mean? Elijah tried to push the stranger away, but his arms felt like lead, refusing to budge.
The stranger's grip on Elijah tightened, holding him upright. "Easy, Elijah," he whispered. "You're safe now."
Elijah's gaze locked onto the stranger's face, searching for any sign of deception. But all he saw was concern etched into the stranger's features.
"Who are you?" Elijah repeated, his voice barely above a whisper.
The stranger's eyes seemed to cloud over, and he hesitated before responding. "My name is Luca. I'm...a friend."
Elijah raised an eyebrow, skeptical. "A friend? How do you know me?"
Luca's gaze dropped, and he seemed to be collecting his thoughts before responding. "We'll get to that later, Elijah. First, we need to get you somewhere safe."
Elijah's instincts screamed at him to resist, to fight back against this stranger who seemed to know more about him than he was letting on. But his body felt weak, drained of energy.
With a sense of trepidation, Elijah nodded, allowing Luca to lead him away from the alleyway and into the unknown.
As they walked, Elijah couldn't shake the feeling that he was being led deeper into danger. Luca seemed to sense his unease, his eyes flicking towards Elijah with a reassuring smile.
"Where are we going?" Elijah asked, his voice still laced with skepticism.
Luca hesitated before responding. "Somewhere safe. You've been...hurt. You need to rest."
Elijah's gaze dropped to his hands, and he was surprised to see that they were shaking. He felt a wave of dizziness wash over him, and Luca's grip on his arm tightened.
"Easy, Elijah," Luca whispered. "I've got you."
Elijah's eyes flashed up to Luca's face, and for a moment, they just stared at each other. Elijah felt a spark of electricity run through his body, and he quickly looked away, his heart racing.
As they turned a corner, Elijah caught sight of a sleek black car parked by the curb. Luca led him towards it, opening the door and helping Elijah inside.
The interior of the car was cool and dark, and Elijah felt a wave of relief wash over him as he sank into the leather seat. Luca slid in behind the wheel, his eyes meeting Elijah's in the rearview mirror.
" Buckle up," Luca said, his voice low and smooth.
Elijah nodded, his hands fumbling for the seatbelt. As they pulled away from the curb, Elijah felt a sense of disorientation wash over him. He had no idea where they were going, or what Luca's true intentions were.
But as he glanced over at Luca, he felt a spark of curiosity ignite within him. Who was this stranger, and what did he want from Elijah?
As the city gave way to rolling hills and dense forests, Elijah felt a sense of unease growing within him. He was being taken deeper into the unknown, and he had no idea what lay ahead.
But with Luca by his side, Elijah felt a strange sense of comfort. It was as if he had found a temporary ally in this strange and terrifying world.
And as the moon rose high in the sky, casting a silver glow over the landscape, Elijah felt his heart beat faster with anticipation. What lay ahead, and what secrets would Luca reveal to him?
As the car wound its way through the dense forest, Elijah felt a sense of unease growing within him. The trees seemed to close in around them, casting long, ominous shadows on the ground.
Luca seemed to sense Elijah's unease, his eyes flicking towards him in the rearview mirror. "We're almost there," he said, his voice low and reassuring.
Elijah nodded, his eyes fixed on the trees outside. He had no idea where they were going, or what lay ahead. But with Luca by his side, he felt a strange sense of comfort.
As they rounded a bend in the road, Elijah caught sight of a sprawling mansion in the distance. The house was imposing, with tall spires and turrets that seemed to reach up to the moon.
Luca pulled up in front of the house, killing the engine. Elijah felt a sense of trepidation as Luca got out of the car and walked around to his side.
"Come on," Luca said, opening the door and helping Elijah out.
Elijah's legs felt weak as he stood up, his eyes fixed on the mansion. It loomed above them, its windows glowing with a warm, golden light.
As they walked towards the house, Elijah felt a sense of unease growing within him. What lay ahead, and what secrets would Luca reveal to him?
Luca pushed open the front door, revealing a grand entrance hall with a sweeping staircase. Elijah's eyes widened as he took in the opulent decor, his mind reeling with questions.
"Welcome to my home," Luca said, his eyes gleaming with amusement.
Elijah's gaze snapped back to Luca's face, his heart pounding in his chest. What did Luca mean, his home? And what lay ahead for Elijah in this strange and terrifying world?