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."

her sister to witness something like that? It was

rushed to the door, tears streaming down her

to be asleep just a moment ago?" Ben taunted, taking his time. Standing in the doorway, he reached out and

tug, he dragged her down the hall to the bedroom door next

sister on the other side.

Jamie begged, her voice breaking as she lowered her last line

like this just to break her pride, to

what exactly did I say?" he sneered, feigning ignorance, even though they both knew perfectly well. "Say it clearly," he pressed. "After all this time apart, do you really think I'd be as understanding as

in her throat, and she bit her

stand there, savoring

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