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Author: Red Petals
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Desi stood outside the restaurant, her heart racing as she took in the bustling street around her. She glanced down at her phone, checking the time. He was late.

The nerves clawed at her insides, but she pushed them down, reminding herself that this was a chance to reconnect with the only family she had left.

Finally, she spotted him. Dan, her father, approached with a gait that hinted at a tough life. His clothes were worn out, his face unshaven. He looked more like a thug off the street than the father she remembered, and her heart sank at the sight of him.

“Desi?” His voice was gruff, lacking the warmth she’d hoped for.

“Dad,” she replied, forcing a smile despite the whirlwind of emotions crashing over her. They stood awkwardly for a moment, the gap between them filled with years of absence.

He stepped forward, enveloping her in a hug that felt familiar yet foreign. “You’ve grown,” he said, pulling back to look at her. “I barely recognized you.”

“Thanks,” Desi replied, feeling her
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    The phone rang just as Desi stepped out of the supermarket. “Desi, Anna’s missing. She’s been taken!”It was her mother, sobbing.Desi froze, her breath catching in her throat. “What? What do you mean, taken? Where is she?”“She was at ballet class, and someone came to pick her up,” her mother said, her words coming in rapid, panicked bursts. “He said he was her father. He had a picture of you with him, Desi. They believed him! Did you contact your father? I told you. I told you not to…”“No, no, that can’t be,” Desi muttered, her mind racing. “He wouldn’t…”Her heart pounded as her mother’s sobs echoed through the line. “The police are on their way. I’m at the ballet studio now.”“I’m coming,” Desi said, her voice shaky. She ended the call, her hands trembling as she stuffed her phone into her bag. Why would her father take Anna? What was he planning to do?She bolted out of the supermarket and flagged down the nearest cab. Desi gripped the edge of her seat, her stomach churnin

  • His to Punish, Hers to Revenge    Found

    Desi stood outside the restaurant, her heart racing as she took in the bustling street around her. She glanced down at her phone, checking the time. He was late. The nerves clawed at her insides, but she pushed them down, reminding herself that this was a chance to reconnect with the only family she had left.Finally, she spotted him. Dan, her father, approached with a gait that hinted at a tough life. His clothes were worn out, his face unshaven. He looked more like a thug off the street than the father she remembered, and her heart sank at the sight of him.“Desi?” His voice was gruff, lacking the warmth she’d hoped for.“Dad,” she replied, forcing a smile despite the whirlwind of emotions crashing over her. They stood awkwardly for a moment, the gap between them filled with years of absence.He stepped forward, enveloping her in a hug that felt familiar yet foreign. “You’ve grown,” he said, pulling back to look at her. “I barely recognized you.”“Thanks,” Desi replied, feeling her

  • His to Punish, Hers to Revenge    Dad

    Seventeen-year-old Desi sat in her room, her gaze lingering on a small, faded photograph in her hands. Her father’s gentle eyes and warm smile stared back at her, a frozen memory that felt so distant it was almost unreal. She traced her fingers over his face, trying to recall his voice, his scent, the way he used to make her feel safe. But the details were blurred, lost over years that felt like lifetimes."Why did you leave us?" she whispered, her voice barely audible in the stillness of the room.A shout from her little sister’s room jolted her from her thoughts. Desi stood, hesitating by her door before walking down the hall. Her mother’s voice was already there, cautioning her sister. Desi leaned against the wall, her heart heavy.She thought about the nights when her father used to hold her, rocking her to sleep, his hand warm and comforting on her back. He used to promise her the world, say that he’d always be there to protect her. But that was before he vanished—when she was

  • His to Punish, Hers to Revenge    Fear

    Desi leaned against the balcony railing, staring out into the darkness, the city lights below flickering like distant stars. Her mind was a whirlwind, tangled up in everything, the secrets she’d tried to bury. The weight of it all felt unbearable, pressing down on her chest until she struggled to breathe.Damien asked her to tell him, but could she really do that?The soft shuffle of footsteps made her tense. She turned slightly, and there he was. Lucas was standing a few steps away from her. He looked hesitant, almost uncertain, an expression she hadn’t seen on his face before. His usual confidence was replaced with something softer.“Couldn’t sleep either?” he asked, his voice was low even in the silent night.She shook her head, her fingers gripping the railing tightly. "No… just needed some air."They both fell silent. Unsure of what to say.Finally, Lucas cleared his throat and looked at her.“Desi,” he called softly and took a small step closer, “I… I came to apologize.” He sa

  • His to Punish, Hers to Revenge    Damien

    Desi sat in her room, numb, her thoughts spiraling as Lucas’s harsh words echoed in her mind. She pulled her knees up to her chest, wrapping her arms around them, feeling the weight of every disappointment. All she wanted was to help Lily, yet it felt like every step she took was pushing her further from that purpose. As much as she didn't want to admit it, he had hurt her deeply. It felt like her heart was breaking and he didn't even care.A soft knock broke the silence, and her heart skipped, hoping it might be him. She held her breath as the door creaked open, revealing Damien. He stepped in quietly, his gaze shifting from her hunched figure to the floor.“Hey,” he said gently, leaning against the doorframe. “You doing okay?”Desi forced a nod, not trusting her voice. “I’m… fine,” She finally said, her voice cracking.“Doesn’t look like it. You have been crying,” he murmured, stepping closer. Desi rolled her eyes. “You must have heard the news too. You don't need to pretend you

  • His to Punish, Hers to Revenge    Whispers

    “Murderer.” “Dangerous.” “Not safe for Lily.”Desi’s mind was spinning. The words seemed to swirl around her. Each word felt like a cold slap, making her stomach churn.She hadn't thought much of their glances. Their eyes filled with suspicion, the accusation that lingered in the air anytime she walked around the house. It all made sense now.She couldn’t think; she could barely breathe. Her hands began to shake uncontrollably, and it felt like the walls were closing in on her.But she forced herself to move, her footsteps unsteady as she stumbled down the hall, searching for Lucas. Her thoughts were a jumbled mess, tangled with fear, anger, and a surge of panic that made it hard to catch her breath.She pushed open the door without knocking.“Lucas,” she choked out, her throat felt dry. “What…People… your men, they’re saying things about me.” Her voice broke as she tried to steady her breathing.Lucas looked at her, his face hardening slightly. “What exactly did you hear, Desi?”“

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