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    January 8th, 2019 at 02:51am
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    Girls dreamed of the perfect relationship, from their early preteen years to the day they realized they were in their own dreamy relationship. Savannah had been in her fair share of relationships, some were better than others. Some had been with the one or so she thought. But then she had met Duncan, three and a half years ago when he came in on a chilly winter night, looking for a drink to warm up with. She had known from that very moment that Duncan would be the man she was going to marry. The way that he had smiled, the way that he had just started small talk immediately, her heart had melted when Duncan mentioned he would have to come by again, just to see her. Savannah had been hopeful but she didn't really think it would turn out to go anywhere but then, her very next shift, Duncan came in toward the end of the night. He had offered to walk her home and strangely enough, Savannah had never felt safer than when she had Duncan at her side, he had a certain attitude about him. Strong, confident was what she had told herself. Not deadly, able to make someone disappear with the snap of his fingers.

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    All Savannah wanted to do was go home and cuddle into Duncan... or anything... really. Anything that meant that she could relax because after a nine hour shift, she was exhausted. She had texted Duncan that she would be staying until close because it had gotten really busy but then it had died completely, since it was the first snow fall and all, so Savannah ended up getting off nearly an hour and a half early. Heading straight home, to the house that Duncan and she shared, Savannah half wandered about calling Duncan to let him know she was on her way home. But she wanted to surprise him because the pure happiness that was over his face every time she came home melted her heart, each and every time.

    Savannah had pulled up to the house but had needed to park on the other side of the street and one down, because all of the spaces in front of their home had been taken. She didn't really think much of it, gathered her belongings and set out for the house. She headed inside, kicking off her shoes before she even bothered to look up. What startled her most was the noise - it sounded vaguely like words but by the time she could make sense of them, she was staring at a horrific scene in front of her. Duncan was standing in front of a man handcuffed to a chair, who looked nearly unrecognizable. He screamed for help but it was more like hoarse cries and that was what had alerted Duncan and his friends to her presence in the first place.

    She wanted to scream, she did, but all Savannah could do was stare at the scene, eyes wide. But then her flight instinct kicked in and she turned, reaching to open the door. Savannah wasn't thinking now, she was trying her best to make it off of their front steps and God, she hoped she did because what she had seen had terrified her to her very core.
    January 8th, 2019 at 02:58am
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    Brass knuckles glistened slightly in the white lights that shined in the once clean living room. Some spots of blood coated strong hands as well as the knuckles. "Antonio, Antonia, Antonio." Duncan mocked as he slowly shook his head, not happy in the least bit with the mess that was in his living room. The man's blood was on his floor, how the hell was he suppose to explain that to his girl when she got home from work? Did they have a rug in the basement he could bring up to cover it? He wasn't sure, maybe he should have the guys clean once they were done and take Savannah out to eat at that Thai restaurant she likes.

    Blinking, Duncan pulled himself from his thoughts as he heard a scream. No, two screams. The first one was from the sack of shit that was sitting chained up in his living room, the second. Was of his beautiful girlfriend. "Shit." Duncan seethed and motioned for one of his men to punch the guy to get him to shut up. His voice wouldn't be able to be heard with the soundproofing he had installed, but it was giving Duncan a headache and he really didn't need that right now.

    Instead of dealing with the guy, Duncan turned and headed towards his girl. Running forward to stop her. His right hand moving around her waist and spinning her as he pinned her against the door. His left arm resting against her head as he looked down into those beautiful eyes that he could just get lost in. Duncan blinked his dark orbs as he looked into her ocean blues that made him want to drown in them. "I thought you were closing tonight." Was the only thing that left the mans lips as he kept his position, only sliding forward so that his chest touched hers as he waited for her reply.

    Usually, Duncan would turn this sort of thing into a sexual act. Using this moment to go down on his girl as a surprise, but no. Not this time. This time he needed to keep himself in check, He was a boss and needed to protect those who were under him.
    January 8th, 2019 at 03:45am
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    At first, Savannah hadn't even believed what she was seeing with her own two eyes. It seemed like an awful nightmare that she had just walked into; one that she would have never thought was a reality. Watching her boyfriend of nearly four years beat someone, someone who looked so broken already, sent an unfamiliar feeling racing down her spine. She wasn't so sure she even wanted to know the why of what was happening. All she really knew at the moment was that she had to get out of here. She had to get to help, help for the man she was sure wouldn't make it, if she didn't get help.

    Savannah's legs carried her as quickly as possibly toward the front door, only to let out a small cry as an arm looped around her waist. She knew who it belonged to, without a shadow of a doubt, but that didn't give her any sense of relief. Savannah swallowed as she was spun around, her eyes wide and fearful as she looked up to meet Duncan's hardened gaze. Her entire body was frozen it seemed like because as hard as she tried, she couldn't figure out what to say to him.

    There was a bit of blood splattered on his cheek and it made Savannah sick. She stiffened, trying to back up even further as Duncan's chest hit hers. With the wall to her back, there was nowhere for her to go. Savannah gulped, only just realizing how badly she was shaking. She tried to steel her nerves, letting out a small noise when a lone tear slid down her cheek.

    "I-I.. I was.." Savannah whispered, her voice cracking. She gave a lopsided shrug as her gaze dropped from his. "But it was slow. I came home early.. to surprise you," she supplied, reaching up to wipe awa more tears before they could fall. "But I guess I was the one that got surprised. Hm?"
    January 14th, 2019 at 04:54am
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    The sound of Duncan's breathing was the only thing coming from the six foot something male as he listened to Savannah speak. His eyes flickering from her lips to those beautiful eyes that he loved to look at. His lips slowly pursed into a thin line as he slowly nodded his head, getting what she was saying. She was too good, way too good for any of mafia boss to have on his arm. "I'm sorry you had to come home to this." He murmured quietly and leaned over to press a small kiss to her forehead.

    Then, Duncan pulled back a little and moved his hands to gently grab hers as he pulled her away from the door. "Why don't we go upstairs?" He suggested as he made a motion with his head for the guys to finish things up with the guys. "We can talk about things there," Duncan added on as he spun Sav towards the stairs, making sure to keep her back to the guy so that she wouldn't need to look at the blood that covered his face and body.

    As Duncan made sure that his girlfriend was heading towards the bedroom, he cast a last glance towards his men. He made a motion with his hand that indicated he wanted the man died before he headed up the stairs as well.

    "What are you thinking right now?" He asked as he made sure that Sav was in their room before he closed the door and leaned against it so that she didn't try and run away. They were a couple, and this was just a small hiccup. They could work through this, although this now indicated that Sav's life was in danger as well as making things tough since she could easily out Duncan now. An eye witness to his affairs was not something that Duncan wanted on his ass right now.
    January 15th, 2019 at 10:52pm
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    Savannah wasn't sure that she could admit to the fear that was settling in the pit of her stomach as Duncan leaned into her. She knew him as nothing more than a giant teddy bear who would do just about anything to keep her happy. To treat her like a princess that he always said she was. She had eaten up the treatment because what girl doesn't want to be treated like a princess? But at the moment, standing with Duncan pinning her to the wall had an uncomfortable knot pitted in her stomach.

    She was... she didn't want to admit that she was maybe afraid but the only thing she could think about was the blood that lingered on the man's face. On his clothes. On their floor... everywhere. Savannah's bottom lip wobbled but she refused to let tears fall. Savannah swallowed the lump that formed in her throat, giving the tiniest nod of her head when Duncan suggested they went upstairs. She wasn't so sure it was a suggestion, not sure she wanted to find out if she told him 'no' at the moment.

    Savannah backed away from the bedroom door, her body rigid as she dropped onto the bed. She backed away from the edge closest to the door, wanting to put as much distance between herself and Duncan as possible.

    "That... that the man is going to die. And my boyfriend is the reason behind it," Savannah's voice was barely even a whisper as she gave a shrug. "A-And.. and you.. you aren't the t-teddy bear... you're a.. just a bear?" Her voice pitched, sounding almost confused as her face scrunched. "I... I can't.. do this!" She screeched, moving to push to her feet. "I-I. have to.. I have to go.. I'm going to go to my parents for a bit."
    January 16th, 2019 at 02:20am
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    Large arms crossed over each other and pressed against Duncan's chest as he stayed quiet. Allowing for every little thing that was on Savannah's mind to come out. His head nodded slowly as he listened, not daring to speak. Everything she was saying was understandable and he got where she was coming from, it was only she brought up going to her parents that Duncan finally made any sort of movement besides a nod of his head.

    A small sigh escaped from the rather large man as he raised a hand and scratched the side of his head. "Sav, do you really think that I can allow for you to just go to your parents right now?" He asked, lowering his hand to once again rest against his chest. "It's late and you've just walked in on my work." He knew he probably shouldn't have added that last part, but it was already out and he was going to run with it.
    "Look Savannah, that man down there has been picking off my men, one by one for the past month." Another small sigh escaped from Duncan. "He works for someone much scarier than me, we're not hurting him because we want to. We're doing so because he hurt our brothers and we want to stop this feud that his boss is trying to start."

    Duncan didn't dare move away from the door, he didn't need Sav trying to run out the door and calling attention to them. What he did do though, is stand up straight and move his arms to his sides. "Look, you've seen something you shouldn't have, so I can't leave you alone anymore, babe." A small frown appeared on Duncan's lips. "An I don't want to hurt you." His expression grew a little hard as he stared at the beauty that was in front of him.

    "So, I'm going to have to give you two choices." He paused to give her a moment to take everything in. "Choice one." He held up one finger, "You listen to have a bodyguard around you at all times when you're out of the house. So you can have freedom, but you'll still be watched over and protected." Duncan paused for a moment before he held up his second finger. "Or two, you become attached to my hip and see what else I have my hands in." Duncan stopped talking and waited to hear Savannah's reply. "I'm not in the interest of killing you if that's something that's going through your mind by the way. I don't like killing,"
    January 17th, 2019 at 06:13am
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    Savannah paled at the mention of what she had just walked in on. She didn't want to admit it, sure, but she couldn't shake the feeling that was looming over her. What was Duncan planning to do to her? There was no way that she could stay here, not with what she had just witnessed. Sure, she was more important to Duncan than the guy downstairs but if he was willing to do that to him, what was he going to do to her? She wasn't so sure that she even wanted to find out.

    Her brows pulled together as Duncan began to explain that he couldn't leave her alone. She started to shake her head, bracing herself against the headboard behind her. She opened and closed her mouth several times over, not even sure what she was supposed to say. Should Savannah reach for her phone and call the police? Would Duncan even let her get that far? She didn't think so but she was torn, she had no idea where she was supposed to go from here.

    "No!" Savannah tensed at her own outburst. She knew what Duncan's temper could be, but it had never gone past a bit of yelling with her. He'd never raised a hand to her, had never even so much as gotten in her face in the middle of an argument.

    "I'm not.. I don't want a body guard! I don't want someone following me around! I'm not a.. a.. child!" Savannah snapped, her breathing deepened as hse crossed her arms in front of her. "I'm still going to go to school, I didn't put myself through it to just stop a month away from graduating!"

    Savannah was glaring daggers at the man that she'd been so thoroughly in love with even just a few hours ago. "T-This.. I don't know what you're playing at, Duncan. But I'm not.. this is.. it's over. I don't want anything here anymore. I.. I can't do this!"
    January 23rd, 2019 at 04:24am
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    February 7th, 2019 at 01:49am
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    A small sigh escaped from Duncan as he raised a hand and tiredly rubbed his eyes. He knew that Sav would react like this. She was such a good person, he was way out of his mind when he decided that he wanted to go after her. To make her his girl and possibly start a life that wasn't like the one he currently was living. This situation right now was not what he was ready for.

    "I never mentioned stopping school, Sav," Duncan said calmly, his hand lowering to rest at his side. His other arm following suit as he relaxed against the door. He could clearly see she was upset, and she had every right to be so as well, but he couldn't just let her walk out of here like nothing was ever wrong. Like she hadn't seen anything or even dated him.

    "We're not through," Duncan told Sav as he finally moved from his spot by the door and approached Sav. His hands grasping onto her arms as he gazed down at her. "If you walk out that door, my men will kill you. Or worst, you could get kidnapped and forced to do who knows what for some guy who wants to make me suffer." Duncan explained, hoping that she'd see that he was doing his best to keep her safe and out of harm's way. "I know this all seems like a lot babe, but trust me. It's not as bad as it seems, you know me. Hell, you even know some of the guys. We're good people, we're just protective of what's ours and you're my girl. You are protected far more then you think you are."

    Slowly, Duncan licked over his lips. He so desperately wanted to just lean in and smash his lips onto Savannah's and make her scream his name repeatedly, but he held back. She was mad at him, and he knew that she wasn't a fan of angry sex. He still remembered sleeping on the couch for a week after learning that. As well as the multiple burnt breakfasts he tried to make her apologize.

    "You can finish school, you can go to work, hell you can go shopping. You'll just have someone's eyes on you while you're out. You won't even notice them, I swear." Duncan explained. "Sav, trust me when I saw that I will protect you. I will always protect you." Silence once again held between the two of them as Duncan searched Sav's face to see her reaction. He hoped that his words had gotten through to her. He really didn't want to have to tie her up or something. Although, that would be hot.
    March 27th, 2019 at 05:45pm
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    Savannah let out a dry laugh as she shook her head, crossing her arms as she fixed Duncan with a hard glare. She didn't like the way that he was talking to her, like she was going crazy. Like she had a choice to do anything still because as much as Duncan was telling her she did... she doubted it. There was no way that Duncan would allow her to just live freely. Sav's entire body tensed, her shoulders pulling together as Duncan moved away from the door. She took a small step back, wanting to put as much distance between them as possible but there was nowhere to go in such a large room.

    That had been part of what attracted Savannah to Duncan. He could so obviously provide for her and she had wanted to give herself over to him in every way. Hell, if Duncan had proposed to her even just yesterday she would have said yes in a heartbeat. It had her heart breaking because she wanted so badly just to let Duncan wrap his arms around her and let him comfort her but she couldn't bring herself to say anything other than shaking her head.

    She jerked away from Duncan's touch when he mentioned his men as she let out a sarcastic laugh. "So what? Now you're going to tell me if I do anything you don't like... you'll kill me?" She countered, her face scrunching slightly. "You're a real piece of work. You know that? Trying to convince me that it's okay. That you love me no matter what, that you'll always love me. Right? That things will never change between us but you just told me they will! You don't get to.. to gaslight me like this!" Savannah shouted, throwing her hands up in frustration.

    "You don't get to tell me I get to do whatever I want and tell me in the next breathe that if I do something like leave this house, your men will kill me!" Savannah spat, tears welling in her eyes. She was so frustrated that she felt like crying but she didn't dare let those tears fall. She felt like it would be giving into him.

    "I don't want a damn bodyguard! I don't want to have to watch my back anywhere I go because of you! I want to go.. go live my life normally! Like I did before today!" Savannah said, finally shoving at his chest. "Before you came into my Godforsaken life! Before you decided that getting involved in whatever you're in was a good idea!"
    April 7th, 2019 at 03:36am