Kyle

('Warmonger' Series)The stage lights dimmed and a palpable energy surged through the crowd, electrifying the air like a storm brewing just beyond the horizon. Kyle stood at the edge of the illuminated platform, his heart thundering with the rhythm of the pounding drums that echoed in the packed venue.  'Warmonger' was about to take the stage, but even with the thrumming anticipation of his loyal fanbase, Kyle's focus swayed beyond the sea of adoring faces. His piercing eyes scanned the audience, seeking something—or rather, someone—specific. It was a fleeting glimpse, but it was enough to halt time itself. There they stood: The one who got away. In that instant, the world around him faded, and all that remained was the memory of what he had lost. As the band launched into their first song, Kyle found himself lost. Each note echoed the heartbeats that had once aligned. Yet, with the second song approaching, his breath caught as he pulled away from the rhythm, heartsick anticipation rushing through him. Now was the moment.