Ben had said he would come tonight, and he would keep his word.

Finally, a knock echoed from outside her door.

Jamie hesitated.

She had locked the door. Maybe if she stayed in bed and pretended to be asleep, she could avoid this ordeal tonight. She would deal with the consequences of facing him tomorrow.

But then her phone buzzed loudly, jarring in the quiet room.

The knocking grew louder.

She picked up her phone, and there was a message from Ben. "I know you're not asleep. Either come over here and open the door, or I'll keep knocking until I wake up Winnie. Let's have her come in and watch the show."

heart sank. Just what kind of person would force her sister to witness

streaming down her face.

Standing in the doorway, he reached out and grasped her neck, his tone low and mocking. "How

to the bedroom door next to

sleeping sister on the other side. The

room. Not here, please," Jamie begged, her voice breaking as she lowered her

her pride,

do as you asked." "And what exactly did I say?" he sneered, feigning ignorance, even though they both knew perfectly well. "Say it

throat, and she bit her lip, her face flushed with humiliation, as fresh

waited, content to stand

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