Three years ago:
"I don't want to marry a man I don't love Uncle; especially a monster like him!"
The young woman stood up to the large intimidating man.
The man lit a cigar, "Rainy little Rainy... You'll learn to love him."
Rain shook her head, "I will never learn to love him, because I will never marry him!"
The man sighed, "Rain... I took you in after my sister and her husband; rest their souls, died. I raised you as if you were my own child and this is how you repay me?"
Rain felt her stomach twist, "Uncle Wilson... I have done everything you ever asked of me... EVERYTHING, but I will not marry that... Monster."
Rain blinked, "Do you know what they say about him? He's called the Butcher of the kitchen."
Wilson waved his hand, "It's just a crude nickname."
Rain went to where her bag was and got a packet out, "I'd say it's a spot on name."
Wilson stood and looked at the packet, "Where did you get these?"
Rain tried to compose herself, "I took them. I saw first hand... I'd rather die than marry that monster."
Wilson paled, "He... Won't be an issue."
Rain wiped tears of frustration away, "Uncle Wilson... I won't be a pawn in your chess game."
Wilson smiled, "The best pawns become queens."
Wilson looked at the photos with disgust, "This... Man will be taken care of you won't be getting married to him."
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In the kitchen the next day Rain watched the news, "Sources say the man known as The Butcher of the kitchen was found brutally murdered..."
Rain shut it off, "I have to leave."
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The Rose and Dagger
RomanceShe's not what she seems to be. Rain is a quite shy librarian with a dark secret and past she is trying to out run. Steve Rogers and his partner James "Bucky" Barnes run everything from Brooklyn to Queens. You can't pick a pocket without paying dues...
