James and Regine had been living in the small town for several months under new identities. They had changed their names, their appearances, and their lifestyles. They were determined to start a new life together, free from the fear of Mark.
James had gotten a job as a carpenter, and Regine had gotten a job as a waitress. They had rented a small apartment, and they were slowly starting to build a new life for themselves.
But they knew that Mark was still out there, and they couldn't fully relax. They were always looking over their shoulders, and they were always on edge.
One day, James was working on a job at a construction site. He was high up on a ladder, hammering nails into a beam.
Suddenly, he heard a noise behind him. He turned around and saw Mark standing there.
Mark was holding a gun.
"Hello, James," Mark said. "I've been looking for you."
James's heart sank. He knew that this was the moment he had been dreading.
"Mark," James said. "Please put the gun down."
"Not until you tell me where Regine is," Mark said.
James knew that he couldn't tell Mark where Regine was. He had to protect her.
"I don't know where she is," James said.
Mark's face turned red with anger. He raised the gun and pointed it at James's head.
"You're lying," Mark said. "I know you know where she is."
James closed his eyes and waited for the end. But the gunshot never came.
James opened his eyes and saw that Mark was gone.
James didn't know how Mark had disappeared, but he was grateful that he was alive. He knew that Mark would be back, but he was determined to protect Regine, no matter what.
James and Regine decided to leave the small town. They knew that Mark would never stop hunting them. They packed up their belongings and drove away, not knowing where they were going.
They drove for hours, until they reached a big city. They checked into a hotel and decided to stay for a few days, until they could figure out what to do next.
James and Regine knew that they couldn't live in fear forever. They had to find a way to move on with their lives. But they also knew that Mark would never stop hunting them.
They decided to start a new life in another country. They changed their identities again, and they started speaking a new language. They were determined to build a new life together, free from the fear of Mark.
James and Regine knew that their love was unbreakable. They had survived Sarah and Mark, and they would survive anything that life threw at them. They were together, and that was all that mattered.
James and Regine had been living in the big city for several months under their new identities. They had changed their names, their appearances, and their lifestyles. They were determined to start a new life together, free from the fear of Mark.
James had gotten a job as a carpenter, and Regine had gotten a job as a nurse. They had rented a small apartment, and they were slowly starting to build a new life for themselves.
But they knew that Mark was still out there, and they couldn't fully relax. They were always looking over their shoulders, and they were always on edge.
One night, James and Regine were sitting on the couch, talking about their future.
"I'm so glad we have each other," Regine said.
"Me too," James said. "I can't imagine my life without you."
James and Regine kissed. They were grateful to be alive, and they were grateful for their love.
They knew that Mark was still out there, but they also knew that they were stronger together. They would fight for each other, and they would never give up.
**Later that night**
James and Regine went to bed. They made love passionately, knowing that it could be their last night together.
They held each other close, and they whispered words of love to each other. They knew that their love was unbreakable, no matter what challenges they faced.
**The next morning**
James woke up to an empty bed. Regine was gone.
James got out of bed and went to the kitchen. He saw a note on the counter.
James,
I'm so sorry to do this to you, but I have to go. I can't put you in any more danger. Mark found me. He threatened to kill you if I didn't leave.
I love you more than anything in the world, and I always will. But I can't stay with you anymore. It's not safe.
Please forgive me.
Love always,
Regine
James's heart sank. He couldn't believe that Regine was gone.
He knew that she had done it to protect him, but he still felt lost and alone.
James sat down at the table and put his head in his hands. He didn't know what to do.
He knew that Mark was still out there, and he knew that Regine was in danger.
But he also knew that he couldn't give up. He had to find Regine and protect her, no matter what.
James got up from the table and went to the door. He took a deep breath and walked outside.
He knew that he was facing a difficult and dangerous journey, but he was determined to succeed.
He would find Regine, and together they would be unbreakable.
James walked out of the apartment and into the bustling city street. He didn't know where to go, but he knew that he had to find Regine.
He started walking, his mind racing. He thought about all the times they had been together, all the good times they had shared. He couldn't imagine his life without her.
James walked for hours, until he came to a park. He sat down on a bench and took a deep breath. He needed to think.
He knew that Mark was a dangerous man, and he knew that Regine was in danger. He had to be careful. He couldn't just rush in blindly.
James decided to start by looking for Mark. He knew that if he could find Mark, he could find Regine.
James stood up and walked out of the park. He started walking again, this time with a purpose.
He was determined to find Regine, no matter what it took.
**Later that day**
James was walking down a dark alleyway when he saw a figure standing at the other end.
The figure was Mark.
James's heart sank. He knew that this was the moment he had been dreading.
Mark started walking towards James, a gun in his hand.
James stood still, his heart pounding in his chest. He knew that he couldn't outrun Mark. He had to fight.
Mark reached James and pointed the gun at his head.
"James," Mark said. "It's good to see you again."
James didn't say anything. He just stared at Mark, his eyes blazing with hatred.
"Where is Regine?" Mark asked.
James didn't answer. He knew that if he told Mark where Regine was, Mark would kill her.
"I'm going to ask you one more time," Mark said. "Where is Regine?"
James still didn't answer.
Mark sighed. "You're making this harder than it needs to be," he said.
Mark raised the gun and pointed it at James's heart.
"I'm going to kill you now, James," he said. "And then I'm going to find Regine and kill her too."
James closed his eyes and waited for the end. But the gunshot never came.
James opened his eyes and saw a woman standing behind Mark. She was holding a gun in her hand.
"Drop the gun, Mark," the woman said.
Mark turned around and saw the woman. He lowered the gun.
"Regine," Mark said. "I thought you left."
"I did," Regine said. "But I couldn't let you hurt James."
Regine walked up to Mark and pointed the gun at his head.
"I'm going to give you one chance to leave," Regine said. "If you don't leave now, I'll shoot you."
Mark looked at Regine for a long moment. Then he turned and walked away.
Regine watched Mark go. Then she turned to James.
"Are you okay?" she asked.
James nodded. "I'm fine," he said. "Because of you."
James and Regine hugged each other tightly.