The Price of a Toxic Love

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klace around neck she stood in front of her mirror, her hands slightly trembling. She had been convincing

trying to chase her down and finally after all that, she had agreed to this date. A single night. A simple

e behind her and took a deep breath before making her way to the door. When she opened

figure and the admir

miled, took the flowers and respond

ded his hand

in his. His fingers curled around hers, warm and

cker of lights and a live violinist playing a soulful melody in the background, a rooft

be perfect." "I know you've been apprehensive of my presence, about bei

im. But there was none. Just raw sincerity. She e

he reached across the table. "Tell me someth

ording to me, I have seen how love could ultimately become somethin

"I get that. You will never have to doubt, with me. I don't play ga

was a part of her that wanted to believe him, to lower her

t be a good night..

promise in his eyes that he

he discussed his passion for music, Donald told everyone that he wanted to make people feel something

ser as dessert arrived. "

a brow. "Mor

and pulled out a small vel

the box to reveal a very delicate silver bracelet with a tiny min

fore taking it. "

essure, with no expectations. Just som

he had swallowed a lump i

d. "My se

her head. "Well, see

ed. "Challen

music not far away, but the air was cold enough to take a bite at night. Dora even felt as if she wer

d to consume her. Donald was undoubtedly irresistible, charmin

. He cupped her cheek instead, making his way down her skin wit

as somehow forgotten, and only his tou

ing wanted to stay as she

tively. "I then wal

d. "You alr

nst hers. I tell you that

t lie. Every electrifying pulse made

ething else as well.

and sighed. "Go

aw tightening, but he n

pressed her back up agains

just the

at, she w