That voice—familiar, saving.
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“Dawson!” I gasped.
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He hauled the man’s body off me, quickly untying the belt at my wrists. His voice was low, urgent, “Can you walk? Let’s get you back.”
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My stomach betrayed me with a loud growl.
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“But… I’m so hungry…”
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“I’ll buy the food. First, we go back!” he snapped, pulling me to my feet.
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Back in the room, Dawson carefully checked me over. My stomach growled again, louder this time. He sighed, pulled out his phone, and handed it to me.
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“Order something.”
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My face lit up instantly. I clutched the phone, scrolling eagerly for my favorite dishes.
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All the while, Dawson probed me with questions, his tone firm but uneasy.
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“Why did you go out alone?”
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“Because I was hungry. I wanted something to eat.”
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“You promised me you wouldn’t leave on your own.”
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At that, my chest tightened, my words edged with frustration.
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“But you said you’d prepare dinner! When I woke up, the table was empty. I went to the office—you weren’t there. What was I supposed to do?!”
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Anger spiked. I jabbed the screen to confirm my order, thrusting the phone back at him.
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His face hardened, pressed a few buttons, then suddenly gripped the back of my head, forcing me to meet his eyes. His voice was sharp, urgent, “You could have waited in the office. But you must never go out alone! That is the most important rule for you here—never step outside without me. Do you understand?!”
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I lowered my gaze. “…I understand.”
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His grip remained, his eyes piercing.
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“Isn’t there something else you need to say?”
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Reluctantly, I whispered, “…I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have gone out without permission.”
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Only then did his sternness ease, a faint smile tugging at his lips.
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“Good girl.”
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He told me to rest for the night, locked the door behind me, and left to fetch the food.
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Alone again, I lay back on the bed, gazing out the window. The night was deep, the stars glittering—yet the turmoil in my chest refused to quiet.88Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMl2h8dMa29
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Dawson pushed open the office door. Dim light spilled across the room, heavy with smoke and the metallic tang of blood.
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In the corner, a man dressed entirely in black stood motionless, as if he were part of the shadows.
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“The two in the alley have been dealt with. Bodies destroyed. No trace left,” he said, his voice low and merciless.
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Dawson gave a small nod.
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“Good. Add the fee to this month’s account.”
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The man smirked, cold amusement flickering in his eyes.
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“Didn’t think that GPS collar you put on her would actually come in handy.”
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“Better to be prepared.” Dawson sank onto the sofa, relaxed but radiating control. He lit a cigarette, the flame highlighting the sharpness of his gaze.
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“She’s my most important child.”
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The man leaned in for a light, taking a slow drag. His tone was mocking, dark.
“Child? She’s nothing more than the leftover brat of that woman who used to sell herself. And yet, you’re raising her like some precious jewel. She’s grown into a beauty now, though… and she’s inherited her mother’s talents.”
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Smoke drifted from Dawson’s lips, his eyes shadowed and unreadable.
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His voice was calm, deliberate, “Precisely why I’ll shape her myself. Keep her pure, untouched, unsullied. That way, she’ll be truly desired—and worthy of all my protection.”
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The man stared at him in silence, then gave a short, derisive laugh.
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“Protection? Or grooming? Dawson… what is she to you, really?”
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The air thickened, heavy with smoke. For a long moment, their gazes locked. Dawson did not answer.
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A knock broke the tension. The muffled voice of the delivery man called from outside.
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Dawson rose, walked to the door, and took the food. His expression softened, a faint smile brushing his lips.
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“I’ll take this to her. Otherwise, she’ll be upset.”
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The man in black crushed his cigarette, flicked his hand dismissively, and melted back into the shadows.
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Dawson, unfazed, carried the food back toward the locked room.
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and then Add to home screen.