CANDIED WIRES.

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As hands busied themselves with the excessive shoving of clothing into a suitcase, from above, her beloved thought of a plan.

She won't.

A clever grin faded to the man's gruff facial features, fingertips tapping against his unshaven beard.

Yes, it was perfect. Full proof. She'll be amazed, yet terrified, but it's a win win situation for him. He can't let her leave. He can't. She's the only precious thing he's got. Without her, everything would go.. dark. The man never wished to die alone. In fact, funny as it seems, when he was little, he made an oath to live a happy life. To die with his partner. He loved her, genuinely. He loved her laugh, her smile, the way she could swoon him. He loved her touch, her soothing tone, the motherly aura she radiated. He loved it all, from head to toe.

And damnit, if it means to keep her captive?

Then so be it.

All he needs to do is lure her in. Not by force.

But by bribery.