Rune (Her Beautiful Monster)

He could only admire her from afar, never getting too close. That's what you had to do with a delicate flower like Charlotte Sullivan. Especially when you are as dangerous and destructive as Rune Holten.

But after one night, when she proves she can't be left on her own, Rune gets too close, he takes it too far, and now he wants more.

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RUNE

I guess I couldn't be disappointed about that. "But I'm not some random guy... I saved your life."

Her eyes grew, staring at me with disgust. "So... you expect some reward or something?!"

"No! Of course not!" God, f****** damn it... At this moment, I could see just how young she really was. I wasn't used to this... dramatic teenage behavior.

"Because that's messed up. I appreciate your help. I really do! But..." my little immature rose continued, testing my patience.

"Charlotte, just shut up." I placed my hands on the sides of her face and closed my eyes, surprised when I didn't hear a response. "You're right. I'm more mature than you..."

"That is not what I--"

"Which means I don't play games." I cut her off, dropping my hands from her face. "If I want something, I do what I can to get it. While I find your timidity adorable, I don't feel the same way about your distrust in me... or in your 'playing hard to get.'"

Her eyes filled with anger and confusion, unsure of how to react.

"You might not know what you want, but right now, I can confidently say that what I want, is you."