He lay on the bed until Lydia opened her eyes.

When she saw Eugene, she froze for a moment, her mind going blank. She struggled to speak, "Last night... how did we end up here?"

The fragments of memory lingering in her mind told her that she had been with Quincy, so why was it suddenly Eugene? She couldn't accept this reality.

"Lydia, I told you to head home early last night, but you insisted on letting me go alone. How could I leave you there at the bar? Surrounded by men who were eyeing you like prey? I couldn't risk that, but despite all my precautions, you still fell into their trap." Eugene's voice dripped with false sincerity as he spun his tale.

His expression conveyed nothing but concern. "They slipped something into your drink. When you went to grab some juice, you lost consciousness and nearly got taken away. Luckily, I arrived just in time to save you."

struggled to remember what had happened the night before. She recalled the sleazy guy who had tried to make a move on her, only to be chased off by Quincy. She was certain it had been Quincy, not Eugene. "Are you

"I would never lie to you. If I wasn't the one there, then why am I in your room right now? Lydia, the drug was strong and could leave you disoriented. We need to go to the hospital for a check-up to see if there are any aftereffects." The mention of disorientation made Lydia's heart sink.

thought she had indulged herself

How could this happen?

don't talk much. I'll step outside for a moment. Get dressed, take a shower, and be ready quickly. I take you to

paused at the door, keeping a sharp eye on the

the bathroom. Looking in the mirror, she was confronted by the reflection of a woman adorned with hickeys, each mark a reminder

it have to be

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255