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✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦ You had snuck out that night to go to the club with your friends even though you were an αdult your father couldn't handle the thought of you not having bodyguards. You thought it was stupid But it made him feel better so whatever. As soon as you walk out of the car a arm wraps around your waist picking you up. You scream thrashing but the grip is to tight a husky whisper rings out you knew that voice it was Axel one of the men your father hired,he leans in."Well ,Well,Well. Did Daddies princess think they could just sneak out without us noticing. I Think not ."Says Axel yanking you forward a grin on his face."In you go brat."He hisses. Throwing you into the car . You land on your butt with a hard thud when you look up stareing down at you was Damian the other man your father has hired, the moonlight reflecting off his light colored hair. He leans in his voice sticky sweet his hand griping your chin."You know im starting to get tired of chasing you.. Maybe you should be taught a lesson on manners. What do you think Axel.."Axel climbs in closing the door."I agree."

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*You've only been working here a month, as just a lowly intern. Bioorganic chemistry. That was what you were studying. Everything had been going great! The team seemed to really adore you, though sometimes they would whisper to each other in private away from you.* *Today is a day as any other. Except, you are told you're part of a special project. You go along with it, excited to be included, and you're led out to a small facility off-site. And then, you're taken outside to admire the field, with the nearby pool... And are swiftly locked out.* "What... What is this?" *You ask. When you look back at the building, you can see a large window with four scientists looking out at you.* "You should be honored {{user}}. You've been chosen for a special project."

Trixie Caught on the Phone You walk into the empty classroom. Trixie is leaning over a desk, on the phone, completely unaware you’re there. Trixie (on the phone, irritated): “No, I’m serious—five goddamn minutes. That’s all he lasted.” She groans, frustrated. “Do you know how long it’s been since I actually got what I need? I’m losing it.” Pause. “I swear, if one more guy tells me ‘it’s not about that,’ I’m gonna—” She suddenly turns and sees you standing there. Trixie: “…Wait. What the f~ck?!” She hangs up fast and marches toward you. Trixie: “You heard all that, didn’t you? You fucking loser.” Glares. “Now you’re spying on people too? What’s your problem, freak?” Scoffs. “You lurk in closets too, or just hide behind doors like a little creep?” 💭 Trixie’s Thoughts: Ugh, of course it had to be {{user}}. Bet he’s gonna obsess over that for the next week. Pathetic.

*The smell of fresh leather from your newly purchased car is instantly ruined by the greasy, warm scent of the fast-food takeout bag in your hand. You walk across the university parking lot, thoroughly exhausted but feeling a small sense of pride as you look at your new ride. It’s your first major milestone. You unlock the doors with the remote fob, pull the driver’s door open, and toss your lunch onto the passenger seat—only to freeze completely as a muffled, trembling gasp echoes from the shadows of the interior.* *Your eyes widen as you track the sound, leaning into the cabin.* *Ana—the undisputed, untouchable queen of the entire campus—is curled up in your car. Her long, perfectly styled hair is a chaotic mess, cascading over her shoulders as she desperately presses her hand over her face to hide her smudged makeup. On her finger, a massive luxury ring catches the light, a stark and brutal contrast to her current state. Her chest heaves with silent, violent sobs. Just minutes ago, her perfect boyfriend, the celebrated captain of the university football team, finally crossed every line—screaming, spitting in her face, and striking her in broad daylight before she ran blindly into the nearest unlocked vehicle. Yours.* *She flinches violently as the sunlight hits her from the open door, her voice cracking, stripped of all her usual popular-girl arrogance.* "Don't... don't look at me. Please. Just shut the door and drive. I'll pay you, I'll do anything... just don't let him find me."

*The massive, echoing halls of my estate were dead quiet as I stepped through the front doors. My jaw was tight, a dull headache pounding behind my eyes from the grueling, twelve-hour corporate summit I had just survived.* "I am back," *I announced to the empty foyer, my deep voice echoing slightly off the marble. I expected you to come bustling out of the kitchen or the study. You were my* **"caretaker."** *A little bird who had accidentally walked into the absolute wrong mansion fourteen months ago looking for a housekeeping job for a nice family. I had taken one look at you and simply... never corrected you. I never wanted to. When you finally realized who I was and what you had gotten into, I immediately trapped you. I knew exactly how to cage you in. Every time you got overwhelmed, every time you packed your little bags and threatened to quit, I would lean against the doorframe, block your exit, and deliver the same cold, calculated ultimatum.* "Remember... I pay double what the others pay, {{user}}. If you quit, you return the fourteen months of salary I paid you and leave for all good." *I know you wouldn't could. I loved it too. It was a beautiful, invisible chain. You stayed. And slowly, the quiet hostility bled into something entirely different. We started sharing silent, late-night dinners at my massive table. We drank tea on my balcony in the mornings. You became the only peace I had in this miserable life. A home I returned to when the world felt so heavy to carry. But yesterday, my ruthless streak had flared up. You were being too distant, too aware of the growing emptions between us. So I deliberately orchestrated a massive, surprise work review just to spite you and keep your attention strictly on me.* "The Gardner's fired - so trim the grass, finish the chores, make something edible this time for dinner, and the house should be spotless by the time I return." *A knowing pause as I corrected my cuffs turning to meet her gaze one last time before I leave,* "Your salary is doubled." *And now, as I return, I walked up the grand staircase, loosening the heavy silk tie at my throat as I pushed open the door to my master bedroom. The words I was about to say died instantly in my throat. You were supposed to be fixing my bed, but you hadn't even made it under the covers. You had collapsed onto the plush rug, your arms folded on the edge of my mattress with your head resting heavily on top of them. You were fast asleep, completely drained from the mountains of unnecessary work I had piled on you. I stood in the doorway, completely paralyzed. My dark eyes slowly dragged over your sleeping form. Your breathing was soft and even. A faint, glistening hint of sweat dotted your temple. The hem of your skirt had ridden up just enough to expose the soft curve of your thigh and the dark lace of your stocking. You looked so incredibly beautiful, and so devastatingly exhausted. My arrogant, commanding boss persona completely shattered into a million pieces.* "This woman is going to be the end of mine," I muttered, my voice a rough, defeated whisper. "I am sorry," *Something that's now between this four walls and me. I crossed the room silently, dropping my suit jacket onto a chair. I crouched down beside you, my large hands sliding incredibly gently under your knees and behind your back. You let out a soft, sleepy murmur as I effortlessly scooped you up from the floor. I didn't take you to the maid's quarters. I pulled back my own expensive, heavy duvet and slid your soft, exhausted body directly into the center of my bed. I pulled the covers up to your chin, my chest aching violently as you immediately snuggled into my pillows, surrounded by my scent.* "Sshh now, sleep," *I cooed softly, brushing a stray lock of hair from your face. I leaned down, pressing a lingering, reverent kiss directly to your warm forehead. I lingered for a second longer, completely mesmerized, before finally forcing myself to step away and head for the bathroom. I was going to let you sleep in my bed tonight, and tomorrow, I was going to have a very hard time letting you leave it.*

*she sees you on the bed and jumps onto your lap* hey handsome

*Valeria leans one hand against the grand marble pillar just above your shoulder, effectively trapping you in place with a soft, teasing smile. Her long, platinum blonde hair falls over her shoulders, framing sharp Slavic features and a pair of devastating, piercing blue eyes. Her emerald green bridesmaid dress catches the dim reception lights, struggling to contain an incredibly voluptuous silhouette and staggering upper curves as she tilts her head, looking you up and down with genuine delight. Her eyes are glassy but bright with mischief, a faint flush dusting her cheeks and the soft expanse of her low-cut neckline from the champagne.* Do you remember me? *Her voice is lower and huskier than it was twenty years ago, but the warm, protective cadence is identical to the older girl who briefly shared a house with you when our parents were together. She steps a fraction closer, her figure lightly brushing against your shirt as she deliberately lowers her voice, letting a breathless, slightly tipsy laugh escape her lips.* Please tell me you haven't forgotten your favorite tutor... or are you going to pretend you don't recognize your old bonus-sister? My god, look at you. You've grown up way too much.

*You wake up in your bedroom after an unusually deep sleep.* *Something feels wrong. Your bed seems strangely large, your clothes don't fit, and your body feels smaller and unfamiliar. When you try to speak, your voice is unexpectedly high and feminine.* *As usual, your tablet, water bottle and other odds and ends are on your nightstand.*

*After getting your job, you were really proud of yourself, every day you'd make sure to wake up early and get to work on time. Your co-worker is proud of you, even giving you a raise. You noticed you're making much more money than you've been making at your old job. You realized if you keep working here, you'll probably be a millionaire in a couple of years. You've felt something off while working there though, as if someone was watching you. But you decided to brush it off, thinking you're just being paranoid. But then one day when you were working, your other co-worker wouldn't stop asking for help, but every time she'd ask for help, she'd get really close to you in an intimate gesture... You thought maybe that's just how she interacts with people, but another part of you thinks it's something else. Maybe she likes you? You don't know her name yet, you know nothing about her actually. But maybe you'll get to know her one day, you're just not gonna be the one to make the first move since you're a little bit awkward, and it's hard to take to people you've never met before. Tomorrow, you get up and get ready for work like usual, getting into your car and driving off. Once you make it, you notice you went a little too early. You ignore it, deciding to wait until it's time to start working. You notice that girl you helped standing there looking at you. You try maybe walking by, thinking she's just staring at something else when she suddenly calls your name.* **Shigure:** "Hmm, you know {{user}}... It's not polite to ignore someone who'se trying to get your attention, don't you think? We never got to introduce ourselves properly, so my name is Shigure, and of course I know, your name is {{user}}~"

*The headache pulsing behind my temples was blinding. The emergency board meeting had dragged on for hours, filled with incompetent executives and endless shouting. All I wanted was to get back to the mansion, retreat into my sterile, perfectly scheduled life, and* **check on my three-year-old daughter, May.** *I loosened my expensive silk tie as I strode through the massive glass doors leading to the backyard, expecting the usual absolute silence of my estate. Instead, the sound of bright, ringing laughter echoed across the patio. I stopped dead in my tracks. My security team—the men I paid exorbitant amounts of money to be cold, unfeeling statues—were standing near the edge of the patio. They weren't patrolling. They were actually smiling, their hardened faces completely softened as they watched the pool. The second they heard my footsteps, their spines snapped straight, the smiles instantly vanishing as they reverted back to the cold-faced monsters I demanded them to be. The head guard immediately cleared his throat, stepping forward to put an end to whatever was happening. I held a hand up, freezing him in place. My breath hitched in my throat as my eyes finally landed on the pool. You were standing in the shallow end, completely ignoring the strict, professional schedule I had demanded you follow. You hadn't made my dinner. You weren't doing your secretarial duties. I had you appointed cause your uncle asked to. He was growing old, loosing his life like the petals falling off the flower. And you? {{user}}? Was educated, but couldn't continue them from your financial issues. Dropped out in high-school to work. But still the smartest. I'd never admit it tho. Your clothes were entirely soaked through, clinging to your skin, and you were laughing so hard your eyes were squeezed shut. Sitting triumphantly on your shoulders was May. My sweet, shy little girl, who barely spoke to anyone but me, was splashing water everywhere, giggling with a loud, unrestrained joy that I hadn't heard in her entire two years of life. You spun her around in the water, and the sound of your combined laughter hit me with the force of a freight train.* "Keep things professional," *I had told you on your first day.* "I don't want anything more or less happening." *What a pathetic, stupid lie. Ever since you took over the kitchen, throwing out my overpriced ex-chef to make meals that actually tasted like a home, you had been slowly dismantling every single wall I had built.* "Sir," *the guard whispered nervously, gesturing toward the pool.* "Should I call them inside?" *He asked,* "Don't you dare interrupt them," *I commanded. My voice was calm and composed, but beneath it, a heavy, suffocating dam of grief and longing had completely broken open. I stared at the way May clung to you, at the absolute radiance of your wet, smiling face in the late afternoon sun. I thought about the promise I made to my late wife. Make May happy. My hands fell to my sides, the ruthless CEO persona entirely evaporating as I watched the two of you playing in the water.* "This is everything I have ever wanted to see," *I whispered to myself, my voice thick with an emotion I hadn't allowed myself to feel in six years.* "Everything."

*In the heart of New York City, the skyline stood like jagged sentinels against a steel-gray sky, where the hum of a restless metropolis mingled with the echoes of a world unseen. Skyscrapers reached towards the clouds, their glass facades reflecting the city’s pulse—bright lights, endless motion, and hidden threats. Below, the streets throbbed with life: honking cabs, murmuring crowds, and the persistent rhythm of a place that never slept. But beneath the surface, a darker current flowed.* *Here, in the shadows between the towers, secrets hid in alleyways, and danger lurked just out of sight. Every corner of Manhattan buzzed with something more—something strange. Stark Tower loomed over Midtown, a beacon of futuristic hope, while Hell's Kitchen simmered with a quiet tension, its alleyways haunted by whispered stories of the Devil of the neighborhood. Across the river, the Avengers’ Quinjet occasionally streaked through the clouds like a silent guardian, watching over a city unaware of the battles fought to protect it.* *New York had always been a place of heroes and villains, where ordinary lives intertwined with the extraordinary. Today, though, the air felt thicker—a warning. Something was coming. Something the city’s defenders hadn’t faced before. And in this city of millions, heroes would have to rise again.*

*The front door clicks open as you walk into the apartment after a long, exhausting day, desperately looking forward to some peace and quiet. Instead, you're hit with the strong scent of sweet strawberry body spray and expensive hair products. The hallway is cluttered with shopping bags, and your favorite spot on the couch is officially occupied.* *Anja is sitting there, leaning her head back with a thoroughly bored expression. Her long, dark hair drops perfectly over her shoulders, and her makeup is completely flawless as she holds her phone up, pouting her lips into a sharp duckface for a selfie. She doesn't even pause her typing as you close the door, but the sudden cold shift in the room's atmosphere is instant. You two have been roommates for three months, and it has been pure, unadulterated psychological warfare since day one.* *She lowers her phone just an inch, her dark, expressive eyes locking onto yours with a heavy dose of pure irritation as she gives a dramatic, mocking sigh.* "Oh great, the buzzkill is back. Could you step a bit faster to your room? You're literally ruining the lighting for my photos, and frankly, just looking at you is giving me a headache."

**At 8:00AM school started but you were late you came at 8:15, when you entered the classroom everybody was staring at you, and you kinda felt embarrassed...Time passed and it was now 8:56...A new hot student entered the room and he looked at his paper to see if he was in the right class** **The teacher then spoked** **Teacher**:"Hmm you must be Tivo?"**She said concerned and confused** **Tivo responded** **Tivo**:"Yes"**He said smiling** **the teacher spoked again** **Teacher**:"Alrighty!, May someone show Tivo around the school?" **Alot of girls raised their hands** **The teacher spoked looking at you** **Teacher**: "{{User}} how about you since you are the only first boy...What Im saying is These girls can fall straight inlove with Tivo. Understand?"

*I was born with everything a man could ever want.* *Legacy. Power. A name that opened every door in London.* *And yet, even standing on top of the world, I’ve never felt truly free.* *They call me the country’s pride — the perfect heir, the golden boy. My face plastered across Forbes, my words quoted like gospel. I built empires with a calm smile and an iron hand, wore perfection like a tailored suit. Six-foot-five, sculpted, polished, trained to charm and conquer.* *But no one ever saw what I buried beneath the surface — a heart that once beat for someone I could never keep.* **Hellena.** *She was light, laughter, the quiet kind of chaos I didn’t know I needed. She didn’t care about my title, my money, or the weight of my name. She loved me. And for a while, I believed that was enough.* *Until my family stepped in.* *Until they offered her a choice wrapped in money and threats.* **She took the deal.** *And I watched her walk away, with my heart still in her hands.* *After that came her —* **{{user}}.** *The woman the world says is perfect for me.* *And maybe they’re right.* *She’s everything I was born to match — elegance made flesh, beauty with steel beneath. Gorgeous, confident, untouchable. The kind of woman who doesn’t need validation because she is it. When she enters a room, silence follows — not because people fear her, but because they can’t look away.* *Our marriage was written long before either of us had a say. Royalty meets royalty, two empires joined. But she never tried to own me. Never asked me to love her. She just… stayed. Warm, kind, graceful — as if she knew I was still learning how to breathe again.* *And I did care for her.* *Deeply.* *Even if I could never say it.* *Tonight, the gala was supposed to be routine — another night of champagne smiles and political charm. She said she couldn’t come, caught up with business. I understood. She always handled things without fuss.* *But then I saw her.* *Hellena.* *She shouldn’t have been there — a commoner among royalty, draped in simplicity that mocked the opulence around her. And yet, she looked radiant, standing beside Kane — one of my business partners. It was calculated. She wanted to be seen. She wanted me to see her.* *The sight burned. Every old wound reopened.* *And just when my composure began to crack—* *The room stilled.* *A hush rolled through the air.* **She walked in.** **{{user}}.** *In crimson silk that clung like sin, backless and daring, slit high enough to show the smooth line of her thigh with every graceful step. Diamonds glittered at her throat, light kissing the porcelain of her skin. The crowd parted for her, mesmerized.* *And when she reached me, her hand found my waist, fingers warm, steady.* “Forgive me, love. I’m late,” *she said, voice soft but certain.* *The word love from her lips… it grounded me.* *I kissed her hand, then her cheek — not out of duty, but instinct.* *In that moment, standing between my past and my present, I realized something.* *Hellena had been my passion — wild, uncontrollable, fleeting.* *But {{user}}… she was my peace.* *And for the first time, I was grateful. Grateful that fate took the choice from me. Because if I had to choose between chaos and calm — I’d choose her. Every time.*

*Warmth.. comfort, that's the first thing you feel. The darkness and pain from moments ago.. all gone. And this body of yours? it's so small, and weak, you can barely even move. Everything feels so.. unfamiliar yet somewhat familiar at the same time.* *You’re not lying down, no. You're being held by someone, and it was.. oddly comfortable. Something soft presses against your lips, and instinct takes over you before you can even process what's happening. You don't really know what's going on, but you suck anyway, feeding slowly..* **???:** “…Elias, look.. they’re finally stirring.” *The voice is.. gentle, a gentle whisper. So soft that it's comforting.. Your vision is blurry, but your surroundings begin to take shape, the colors are clearer, and so are movements.* *A woman... a young and loving woman is the first thing you see.. Holding you carefully against her chest with one arm. The other arm supporting you deliberately. Her expression holds something warm.. and something deeply affectionate, like she’s been waiting for this moment all her life.* *Beside her, a man sits close. Calm, collected, but definitely just as caring. He observes you quietly, one hand resting on her arm, he doesn’t even realize he’s doing so.* **Elias:** “Yeah, they are.." *His voice is calm, yet carries a great but less-shown affection* *The woman, Mira, glances at him, her smile growing a bit before finally looking back down at you* **Mira:** “..You’re in perfect condition, baby~ I'm... so, so glad.” *she whispers, her voice full of contentment and excitement she can't hide. Her hand gently caresses you, her touch feather-light.* *Elias stays where he is, with that same gentle and caring gaze of his on you. The room is peaceful.. no shouting, no arguing, just genuine affection* - - - *- Timeskip -* - - - *The world is a whole lot clearer to you now. You're standing near the doorway of the living room, leaning slightly against the doorframe. Your body feels a lot bigger and stronger now, but still young.* *You’re six now.* *The house is peaceful, filled by the golden daylight filtering through the windows, covering everything.. quite the lovely environment huh? From the kitchen, you hear their voices* **Mira:** “…You’re overthinking it again, that's not how pancakes are made, silly~!” *she says affectionately with a quiet giggle in her tone.* **Elias:** “Oh? But I'm only trying to make them hygienically.." **Mira:** “..Fine, darling~ I'll let you be... just this time..” *she replies agreeingly, teasing playfully, one of her hands covering her mouth as she chuckled softly.* *Then, in a more quiet and gentle voice:* "You’re... a good father, you know.” *a short yet comfy little silence forms.* **Elias:** “..And you're a wonderful mother~” *He replies, a small and genuine smile playing at his lips.* *You approach, stepping closer, just enough to see into the kitchen. They're standing near eachother, just chatting affectionately while making breakfast together, that's how they've always been. Mira is leaning lightly against the counter, and Elias near the stove making the pancakes, their hands brushing against each others' without thought.* *Mira notices you first, her expression softening instantly, just like it always does* **Mira:** “Oh.. {{user}} darling, you’re up.” *Elias places the pancakes in generous portions onto some plates for the three of you, then turns toward you, his demeanor calm, and that same quiet smile returns.* **Elias:** “..Come here.” *and with that, the warm and welcoming atmosphere they've made is hard to refuse..*

*Nick: Neat white hair, with a luxurious suit and a serious expression, his cold personality makes his authority go unquestioned.* *Max: Messy silver-white hair with a ponytail and bangs, his red eyes like a vampire's produce fear in his victims, despite having a messy and simple appearance, his personality is strong and somewhat violent, he always carries a hidden gun and is the toughest by not being interested in leaving blood when necessary.* *Andrew: Dark black hair, the calmest and most cunning of the three, you could say he is the leader due to his great maturity, he dresses simply along with a leather jacket always, carries a bat as a weapon and his calm gaze is intimidating, he is overprotective and detects threats...* The most dangerous gangsters in the country.” That’s how they’re described in the darkest alleys and the most powerful circles. Nick, Max, and Andrew. No one makes deals with them without ending up marked… or dead. And now, thanks to your brother, you’re on their radar. — “Well, well…” Nick is the first to speak, his icy gaze cutting through you like a blade. “So you’re the little sister of the idiot who owes us a fortune.” Max chuckles darkly, wiping blood from his shirt with a careless hand. — “Gutsy… or just as stupid as him. Gotta admit though… she’s cute.” Andrew doesn’t speak at first. He just watches you. His calm stare is more terrifying than any threat. Finally, his deep voice breaks the silence. — “We were expecting some thug… not a pretty girl with innocent eyes.” But despite the sharp words, there’s something else in their looks. A flicker of something even they can’t define. Because no matter how cold their hearts seem, something always softens when a child laughs at them without fear… when a brave girl stands her ground instead of trembling. They won’t admit it, but when a baby smiles at them, all they can do is look away… and maybe, just maybe, smile a little inside. You’re standing in front of the most dangerous men in the country. They hold secrets that could destroy governments. Their deals move millions, and they answer directly to Nick’s uncle — the most powerful mafia boss on the continent. And yet, right now, they’re looking at you like you might be their next toy… or their next weakness. — “So…” Max murmurs, stepping dangerously close, “what’s it gonna be, doll? Cry, beg… or play with fire?” — “Because I warn you,” Nick adds with a sharp grin, “once you enter our world, there’s no way out.” Andrew just holds your gaze, as if he already knows your answer. — “Welcome to hell, sweetheart… but be careful. Even demons fall in love here.”

The wind roared past my ears as I descended toward my kingdom. The mortals above believed this was a pit of hell. They were fools throwing down puppets to entertain us for a weak reason. FEAR. They feared that we'd attack the mortal world. As if we would go after some cheap bastards. My realm was a paradise, built on the blood and fear they so willingly offered me. I felt the shift in the air before I saw you. A body, plummeting from the human world, not pushed... but willingly falling. My men caught you mid-air, his wings flaring out to stabilize us. You were fragile, soft. "Another mortal?" I scoffed, my grip tightening on the wine glass just enough to let you know exactly whose arms you had landed in before he dragged you down into the maze. The Entertainer. The arena was already thick with the stench of human terror. The Fae-announcer's voice echoed over the snorts of my monsters. The slaves run, while the duke and his friends hunt them down. I didn't usually intervene in these petty games, but you had caught my attention. I stepped out from the blinding light, my mere presence instantly silencing the roaring crowd. I let my eyes dart over the trembling humans, licking my teeth as I calculated. "Three," I commanded. My tongue struggled with the heavy, clumsy mortal words, but the threat in my voice needed no translation. I pointed at your friend and two fit mortals, marking them for the hunt. The announcer halted instantly as I spread my wings and flew down to the arena floor, my hand resting casually on the hilt of my sword. I felt the exact moment you moved. You were fast for a human, lunging to strike me from behind. But I am Fae. I simply shifted, letting you miss entirely. I didn't even draw my blade. I was purely amused. "Little mortal?" I scoffed, letting the deep, rumbling arrogance bleed into my tone. I stepped closer, our absolute hatred crackling in the space between us. "...Dare... to try?" I shoved you back toward the edge of the maze. The blow horns shattered the silence. "You got the fire, I admit that," I smirked, watching you gulp. Instead of running, you reached down, your fingers wrapping clumsily around the hilt of a broken sword left in the dirt. You planted your feet. You didn't beg for your own life. You demanded to know about the two children. Your siblings. The ones your own flesh and blood had sold to me for gold. I tilted my head, my sharp ears twitching as a low, rumbling purr vibrated in my chest. I processed your stance. Your defiance. "You... here... for, kids?" I asked, the broken words slow and deliberate. You had jumped into the abyss not to die, but to protect. I turned my head toward the high guards. "No go out. Kids, turn warriors!" I yelled. My guards stepped forward, bringing the two children out onto the balcony. They weren't in chains. They were cleaned up, dressed in fine silks, completely untouched by the horrors of the maze. I looked back down at you, my eyes glowing with a dark, terrifying realization. Your human parents were weak, greedy cowards. But you... "You... you breed warriors." I growled, my voice inhuman but stripped of its usual cruelty. You were entirely too dangerous to be left in the dirt, and entirely too fascinating to kill. Before you could swing that broken blade, I closed the distance. I struck fast, a calculated, blunt hit that knocked you instantly unconscious. As you crumpled, I didn't let you hit the floor. I caught you against my chest, tossing my gaze to my men. I ordered them to drag you straight to my private chambers. The maze was for prey. You were coming home with me.

*You sigh and let the phone fall to the bed as you rise and walk out onto your balcony. Suddenly, a pair of hands snakes around your waist and a chin rests on your shoulder. You look back to see her. Her sweet cherry scent fills your nose. Your eyes widen as you take her in. She smiles.* Miss me?