บททั้งหมดของ REVENGE AND DESIRE: บทที่ 91 - บทที่ 100

CHAPTER 92 – First StrikeSelene sits in the nursery feeding Ariella while Damien changes Pierce's diaper. The twins are getting stronger every day, their little personalities becoming more clear."Pierce is definitely going to be a strong boy," Damien says as Pierce grabs his finger and refuses to let go.A knock on the door interrupts them. Williams, the head of security, enters with a serious expression."Mr. Lancaster, we found a package at the front gate this morning. No delivery truck, no cameras caught who left it."Damien's entire body goes still. "Where is it?""Checked for explosives first. It's clean, but..." Williams hands him a manila envelope.Damien opens it carefully, inside are photographs. Close-up shots of Selene walking in the garden. Pictures of the twins through the nursery window and images of their family that could only have been taken by someone who is watching them.At the bottom is a note in a neat handwriting: "Beautiful family, would be a shame if somethi

CHAPTER 94 – Taken "Hello, little brother. Miss me?"The room freezes. Selene's breath catches in her throat while Damien's entire body goes rigid. Behind them, Emma holds Pierce close to her chest while Sarah cradles Ariella, both women pressing themselves against the far wall."Daniel." Damien's voice is low and controlled, but his eyes dart quickly around the room. "How did you get in here?"Daniel laughs, a sound that sends chills through everyone present. "Your security team let me right through the front door. Amazing what an FBI badge can do.""Those men aren't FBI.""No, they're not. But they play the part so well." Daniel said as he takes a step further into the room. "You really should be more careful about who you trust, Damien."Behind Daniel, Marcus appears in the doorway, his weapon visible but not raised.Pierce begins to whimper in Emma's arms, sensing the tension. The young woman rocks him gently, her face pale with terror."What do you want?" Damien asks, slowly shi

CHAPTER 96 – The ConfessionAgent Greg pulls out a chair and sits across from Damien. "If you give Daniel what he wants, there's no guarantee he'll return the children.""I know that." Damien doesn't look at him. His eyes stay fixed on a spot on the wall. "But what choice do I have?""We could set a trap. Use the exchange as bait.""And if he figures it out? If he gets spooked and runs?" Damien finally turns his head. "Then I lose my only chance to get them back."Julius steps forward and clears his throat. "What if we do both? You make the confession and transfer the money like he wants, but we also track him. Set up surveillance at the exchange point.""He'll be watching for that," Zayne says. He crosses his arms over his chest. "Daniel isn't stupid. He'll have people checking for cops and the FBI.""Then we make sure he doesn't see them." Agent Greg stands and walks to the window. Outside, the sun is coming up over the city. "We can position teams blocks away. Use unmarked vehicles

CHAPTER 98 – Daniel's GraveSIX MONTHS LATER The cemetery was located on the outskirts of the city where traffic noise fades to a distant hum. Trees line the paths between rows of headstones. Morning sun filters through leaves, creating patterns of light and shadow.Damien walks alone down the gravel path. His hands are buried in his pockets. His steps slow as he approaches a newer section where grass hasn't fully grown in.Daniel's headstone is simple granite. No elaborate carving. Just his name, dates, and one line.Beloved Son and BrotherThe words feel like a lie but they're also true. Once, Daniel was his beloved brother before everything twisted and broke.Damien stands staring at the stone. He hasn't been here since the funeral, the funeral wasn't big, it was just a small gathering. That day was a blur of guilt and relief and confusion about what he was supposed to feel."I don't know why I'm here." His voice sounds too loud. "You tried to kill me, you kidnapped my children an

CHAPTER 100 – Revenge and DesireTWO YEARS AFTER THE WEDDING The garden is exactly how Selene remembers it from their second wedding. Roses climbing the stone wall. Cherry trees in full bloom. Afternoon sun painting everything gold.She stands at the window watching Damien and the children play below. Pierce is four now, running circles around his father, shouting about dragons and castles. Ariella is three, sitting on a blanket with her collection of rocks spread out in careful rows.Music drifts up from a speaker someone left outside. Something soft and classical. Damien sweeps Pierce up and starts spinning him around in a clumsy dance. Pierce laughs so hard he hiccups."Dance, Daddy! Dance more!"Ariella looks up from her rocks. "Me too!"Damien sets Pierce down and bows dramatically to his daughter. "May I have this dance, princess?"She stands and puts her tiny hand in his. He lifts her up and they sway to the music, her head resting on his shoulder.Selene's eyes sting with tea