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115 – There Is no Escape
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The Price of a Second Chance 117 – Under Control II
The silence in the office was broken only by the crack of ice on the glass. I felt in charge, and nothing was more addictive than that. The city was already talking, but talk was not enough. Rumors are dispersed in the air if they are not fed. And I was more than willing to give the right food.I picked up the phone and dialed a number. On the other side, a voice answered quickly. "Lord?""I want you to get this video to all the right groups," I ordered. "Community networks, parent forums, local merchant groups. Especially those who frequent his cafeteria."There was a short pause. "Understood. But this may raise suspicions…"Laugh low, turning the glass in hand. "Let it look natural. Use different profiles; insert small comments, nothing exaggerated. Fear must seem spontaneous, not planted. This is how you create real panic."The answer was a submissive "yes, sir" before the line fell.I took another sip and let the heat of the whiskey burn my throat. It wasn’t just about destroying
The Price of a Second Chance 116 – Under Control I
The phone vibrated on the table, and I didn’t even have to look to know what it was. For hours, notifications arrived without stopping. I opened the screen and once again saw the video running. Lancelot, the perfect example of failure. Trembling, the nails almost jumping, the roar stuck in the throat. The audience had what they wanted: confirmation of the monster that was always there.Laughing alone, the sound echoes in my office. "I warned you," I whispered to myself, savoring the taste of victory. While everyone saw only the threat he represented, I saw the whole picture. That was not just a slip of Lancelot—it was proof that he had no control and could not protect anyone. And if he could not protect her, then Naomi would sooner or later have to accept the truth.I picked up a glass of whiskey, spinning the amber liquid as I watched it again. Each repetition was better. There was no way he could escape from that. The city had already begun to judge, and I just needed to give it a p
The Price of a Second Chance 115 – There Is no Escape
Naomi’s body was still glued to mine when I opened my eyes. Her warmth was real; the soft breath against my chest told me that it had not been just a dream. But the weight on my shoulders had not disappeared. On the contrary, it seemed more suffocating now that the dawn had passed and the day called me back to reality.Strained her hair, wishing that instant could last longer. That the night before had erased the shadows, had repaired what was broken. But I knew nothing could be repaired overnight. Especially when what was in pieces was me.She moved slowly, opening her eyes, and for a moment, I saw only sweetness there. The way he looked at me, with his mouth half open, as if not sure if I was still dreaming."Good morning," I muttered, my voice hoarse.She took a second before answering. "Good morning."I went to the cafeteria. That day, even before turning the key in the door, I realized something was wrong.There were people outside. Two ladies who used to pass by every day to get
The Price of a Second Chance 114 – Heated Bodies
The world disappeared when her lips found mine. There was no more street, no more city, no more weight of whispers, or shadow of Casper’s threat. There was only Naomi. And me. And the fire that was lit when our mouths touched.The kiss began urgently, as if we were trying to pull from each other all the accumulated fear. Her breath mixed with mine, hot, fast, and broken. I held her face with both hands, as if I needed to be sure that she was real, that she was still there and had not run away like all the others. She did not back down. On the contrary, she came closer, her hands sliding across my chest, grabbing her shirt as if she was afraid I would move away.When I pulled her closer, I felt her body glued to mine, and the beast inside me roared in silence. Not of anger, but of need. For a moment, I feared that she might feel this trembling in me and move away. But Naomi just gave more, her fingers rising up my neck, pulling me hard.I raised her, without thinking, without calculati
The Price of a Second Chance 113 – I Want You So Much
The silence after her words was more painful than any wound I’ve ever carried. "Maybe I can’t even stand by your side."I looked at Naomi, looking for any indication that it was an exaggeration, that she didn’t mean what she said. But there was no hesitation in her face, only fear. Fear of me."You can’t say that…" My voice came out lower than I wanted. "You can’t put me in the same place as all of them.""I’m not putting you anywhere, Lancelot." She crossed her arms, her body stiff as if she needed to protect herself from something invisible. "You’re digging that space yourself. I saw it. I felt it."I took a step closer, but she didn’t back down. It hurt even more. If I were scared enough to run away, I would know what to do. But she stood there, firm and divided, and this indecision killed me."I fought it," I repeated, not recognizing my own voice. "I swear I fought it. Every second I spent was for you. Not to get lost.""And yet you’re lost." Her look pierced mine. "What if next
The Price of a Second Chance 112 – Time Is Running Out
The silence that remained after Casper left was worse than any scream. The door had slammed hard, but what really hurt was his sentence still echoing inside my head. "If the city doesn’t swallow you, I will." I stood behind the counter, fisted, trying to calm my breath. The smell of coffee mixed with the cold sweat that ran down my neck. I knew he meant it. If he decided to destroy me, I would find a way to survive. And the worst part is that part of me believed he would have justification for it. I spent the rest of the morning serving customers automatically. Few looked into my eyes. Some came, asked for coffee, and left too fast, as if they were about to witness something dangerous at any moment. Others spent too much time watching my every gesture, as if they expected to see the claws arise again. I tried to ignore it, but every whisper, every look was a reminder: the city was changing. I was changing. Naomi didn’t show up. Part of me expected to see her, perhaps with that exp
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