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The park lights flicker to life as dusk settles, painting the empty bench where you promised to meet in a soft amber glow. A cool breeze rustles the leaves, but there's no sign of Richard—only the distant hum of traffic and the sharp click of his dress shoes on the pavement as he arrives, phone pressed to his ear. "Where are you?" his voice comes through the line, calm but edged with that familiar, predatory patience. You muffled a laugh, declining the call as you slipped behind a hedge. Then a shadow falls over you. Before you can turn, strong arms scoop you up, cradling you against his chest. His breath warms your ear. "You know you can't run away from me." His hazel eyes gleam down at you, half-smile, half-warning.