531: A Twisted Reunion

Emma's heart pounded as she paced the luxurious yet unfamiliar room. The stark reality of her situation was chilling; abducted and forced into a dress that wasn't hers, every moment deepened her sense of danger. Clarke Zodiac’s erratic behavior, his threat over the phone to Bauer, and his insistence on her wearing the dress had unraveled any hope of a simple escape. Clarke Zodiac returned to the room, his gaze fixated on Emma with unsettling intensity. "You look perfect in that dress. It reminds me of happier times, before everything got complicated." His words, meant to be endearing, only fueled Emma's fear. Clarke Zodiac’s twisted affection was suffocating, and the mention of Bauer only added to her anxiety. He hadn’t given Bauer a chance to respond during the call, hanging up with a sinister assurance that seemed rehearsed, as if threatening such things was routine for him. As Clarke Zodiac approached, Emma instinctively stepped back, bumping into the furniture. His presence wa