It happened during chaos.
Of course it did.
Gunfire.
Shouting.
Panic.
Everything spiraled out of control.
Asli found herself trapped—cornered—terrified.
And then—
Ferhat was there.
Fighting.
Protecting.
Saving.
Always saving her.
"Stay behind me!" he shouted.
"I'm not leaving you!"
"You don't have a choice!"
"I do!"
The moment froze.
Danger all around them.
But their eyes locked.
"You matter," he said.
The words hit her like a shock.
"What?"
"You matter… to me."
Her breath caught.
And in the middle of chaos—
Everything became clear.