Boutique Deskai Global

Boutique Deskai Global

The Lion's Den

Chapter Eighteen: I miss you too…

Midnight confessions and a morning ultimatum

Demita Forward's avatar
Demita Forward
May 31, 2026
∙ Paid

Renata couldn’t sleep. She tossed and turned all night, the rawness of her pain nearly debilitating. It felt like coming off a drug addiction—without the physical shakes, at least at first. But soon, even when she was completely still, her hands began to tremble. Her nerves were shot. It’s a wonder my hair hasn’t started falling out, she thought. I’m an emotional mess.

User's avatar

Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of Demita Forward.

Or purchase a paid subscription.
© 2026 Demita Forward · Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture