Entering the apartment building, I go toward the elevator this time rather than take the stairs. I expect Chase to go in the opposite direction, not to follow me, but he does, right into the elevator. As it starts it climb, he goes to the panel and presses the “stop” button.
I’m fighting tears as it is.
There’s no way I can do this.
It’s too much. Too raw and I’ve not got up enough walls. I need them firmly back in place right now.
Suddenly, he’s right in front of me, cupping my face, tilting my head back to look into my eyes. I let him. What else can I do? There’s no hiding, trapped in an elevator. Now I wish I’d taken the stairs.
So stupid.
“What is it, Faye? Talk to me.”
“I can’t.”
I’m right here.
the man…” I sob, I can’t help it. “The man I sold myself
His lips brush mine.
me, Faye. You’re mine. Remember that. One hundred percent mine. You sold yourself to me. No one else. To me. Whatever it is, you need to get
as I
and I don’t know what to do or what to say. Everything is so messed up right now, and I
replay Kerry’s words inside my head. I’m not using her to hold me back. I’m taking care
The words come out
“What?”
is the secret I’ve been carrying. The only other people
stepfather raping my sister, I reported his ass straight away. Kerry attacked me. She hit me. Screamed at me. She told me they were in love. That I’d ruined her life by doing it
me, but he wipes the tears away, and then his arms are right around my body, holding me tightly. He kisses the
I sob.
break apart and shatter. Throughout it all, Chase continues to hold me. he doesn’t let go,
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