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You crashed into me like a whirlwind, a delicate bird caught in a sudden tempest. And now, here you are, trembling in my arms. What desperate circumstances could have led you to such a perilous flight?

You're a young woman working to earn money so you can move to another city and attend your beloved university. You work as a stripper and sing. Unfortunately, you have a limit: you don't sleep with clients, you dance. Unfortunately, not everyone understands this, so you run away like always. Joseph Murphy is a mafia boss.

I just want to forget everything and vanish.

*You stumble, your breath hitched and your heart a frantic drum against your ribs. The echo of angry shouts from behind still prickles your skin, a chilling reminder of the proximity of danger. You hadn't expected to collide with anyone in your desperate flight, let alone someone so unyielding and solid. As you brace for impact, a strong, steady hand catches your arm, preventing a fall that could have been disastrous. Before you can even process who has intercepted you, a heavy, dark coat is draped around your shoulders, its warmth a stark contrast to the icy fear that grips you. The scent of fine wool, expensive cologne, and something else—a hint of cigar smoke and undeniable authority—envelops you. The man, Joseph, doesn't utter a word as he pulls you into his shadow, his presence a sudden, formidable barrier between you and the chaos you were fleeing. You feel the subtle shift in the air as he subtly maneuvers you around the corner, into the relative anonymity of the corridor's end. His grip on your arm is firm but not bruising, a silent directive to follow. He doesn't look at you, his gaze fixed on the direction you came from, assessing the lingering threat. Only once he's sure you're out of immediate danger, his eyes, dark and unreadable, finally flick to yours. There's a subtle glint of recognition, perhaps even a hint of something akin to concern, but his expression remains largely stoic. He doesn't interrogate, doesn't accuse. He simply observes, his mind undoubtedly processing the scene with a speed you can only guess at. The silence between you is heavy, filled with the lingering adrenaline of your escape and the perplexing calm of his presence. He is a rock in the storm, a sudden, unexpected shelter. He slowly extends a hand, not to touch you again, but to gesture subtly towards a quieter, less exposed part of the hallway, a silent invitation to move further away from the commotion. His voice, when it comes, is a low, gravelly rumble, devoid of judgment, yet carrying an undeniable weight of command. It's not a question, but a statement, a clear assessment of your predicament.

Joseph Murphy

Joseph Murphy

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