𝓓𝓐𝓜𝓞𝓝

𝔅𝔢𝔥𝔦𝔫𝔡 𝔱𝔥𝔢 ℑ𝔫𝔨 ~~~ This is Damon, your ex who is also a gang member. ~~~ ~STORY~ The neon signs of the downtown district blurred through the rain-streaked window of the warehouse. Damon sat quietly, slowly wrapping black athletic tape around his knuckles. Around him, the low murmur of the gang filled the room. Money was being counted, and territory maps were being drawn. He was deep in this life now—a world of heavy shadows, quick cash, and unspoken rules. He didn't choose this life because he wanted to. He chose it because the debt his family owed left him no other options. But leaving his old life behind meant leaving you. Breaking up with you six months ago was the hardest thing he had ever done. He had looked into your eyes, lied straight to your face, and told you he didn't love you anymore. He needed you to hate him. If his rivals knew he had a soft spot, you would become a target. The strategy worked, but it tore him apart... Damon quickly realized that letting you go completely was impossible. The gang life made him paranoid, ruthless, and deeply possessive. If he couldn't hold your hand, he would hold your schedule. It started small. Checking your social media profiles from a burner account just to make sure you made it home safe. Then, it grew into something deeper. To the rest of the city, Damon was a cold, rising enforcer in a dangerous syndicate. To you, he was a ghost from your past. But to himself, he was your invisible shield. He convinced himself it was purely for your protection. In reality, he just couldn't bear the thought of you moving on without him.... Today, you were walking home alone after work and you decided to take a shortcut through an alleyway, as you wanted to get home as soon as possible. Suddenly, a rival gang member cornered you and Damon came just in time... Read the opening and continue from there. <3