Chapter 23 You're My Safe Place

TRIGGER WARNING: Sensitive subject ahead about sexual assault if you do not wish to read then skip past the squiggly lines.

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Once we had gotten back home Logan placed me down so that I could walk up the stairs. He had gone to the kitchen probably to grab something to eat or drink, but I was ready for bed. I was pleasantly caught off guard when Logan wrapped his arms around me. I giggled as he started to kiss my neck. Logan had gotten very affectionate lately, yet this felt different. I could feel his hand slide down my stomach and the hem of my dress begin to lift. I caught his wrist "Logan, not tonight. I'm tired and I'm not ready yet." I whispered. My blood ran cold when I heard him growl. Then a strong grasp on the back of my neck "I bet you'd be begging for it if it was him." he snarled. I was confused by his sudden change in behavior.

I yelped as he roughly pushed me forward onto the bed "Ow Logan stop it you're hurting me." I pleaded. He just growled again and forced my dress up. I screamed and thrashed managing to get loose, but he was faster. He was in front of me now his eyes looked dangerous. he grabbed my throat and squeezed. He forced me back on the bed "Evangeline Silverstone you belong to ME! Now say it!" He roared. I was terrified "I Evangeline belong to you Logan." I whimpered hoping he would calm down. I saw a dreadful smiled form on his lips as he let go of my throat. He bent down I could feel his breath on my neck and then a sharp searing pain as he bites down. I screamed and tried to push him off but he pinned my hands down. I was so distracted from the pain in my neck I had neglected the fact that my dress had been moved up above my thighs. Then the pain in my neck was replaced by another pain.

I screamed and cried as my virginity was ripped away from me. I begged him to stop that it wasn't too late to go back, but he didn't stop. I can't remember when but at some point I went numb and stopped fighting. When he was finished he gave me a gentle kiss on the lips then left to the washroom. I lay there as emotions came over me, I couldn't even reach Cinder. I felt so alone.

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He came back out of the washroom and threw a towel at me "Go clean yourself up, then come meet me downstairs." He ordered. I sat there for a few more minutes willing my sore body to find strength. I stumbled to the washroom and turned on the shower then connected my phone to the speaker and blasted music. Once I had managed to do that I went over to the bedroom door and locked it to buy myself some time for what I was about to do next. I knew Cinder was still exhausted from our first shift and I still hadn't had time to rest. I dug deep and summoned all the energy I could muster then I ran to the window and jumped. I managed to land outside without hurting myself but when I stood up I looked eyes with Danny. I was sure he could see the bruise and blood on my neck. I saw him move his hand towards me, yet like a frightened deer, I bolted.

I was running purely on instinct, my legs wanted to give, my feet hurt, and my body was sore but I had to make it. I was running when the sun came up I was sure Logan had figured out I was gone by now, and yet I was so close now. I heard a howl coming from Craven pack. I panicked and pushed harder, then I saw him. He was working outside on his bike. I tried to call out to him but my throat was still raw from the screaming and crying. I managed to let out the smallest whimper. Somehow Drago heard it and rushed over to me. He caught me as I fell my body giving up from the exhaustion.

~Drago's P.O.V~

I heard the smallest whimper as I was working on the bike. I looked up and my heart sank at the sight. Eva's throat was bruised and bleeding, her wrists had bruises, worst of all she had dried blood down her legs. I ran to her catching her as her body gave out. I lifted her close to my chest "Eva what happened?" I asked her. She buried her head in my chest and whimpered once again. Then it happened like last time, she showed me. She showed me everything. I felt my heart shatter and Ghost howled in pain. I held her close to keep her from seeing the tears that had escaped. I brought her inside. Bry and Mom where still sleeping and Elric was gone on pack business. I sat her gently on my bed. She held on to me tightly "He forced himself on you didn't he?" I asked. She kept her gaze down but nodded. A growl ripped threw my chest I wanted to kill him. Eva whimpered and pulled back from me "I'm so sorry I didn't mean to scare you. We need to tell your dad Eva." I told her.

She shook her head and covered her mouth "Don't." she whispered. I cupped her cheeks and made her look at me. Her beautiful eyes were red from crying and filled with shame? Oh no.

~Eva's P.O.V~

Drago cupped my cheeks to make me look at him, all I could feel was shame. I had denied it for so long. Logan was right I had started to have feelings for Drago. How could I look him in the eyes now, I could still feel those hands all over me, I could feel him... I wasn't worthy of Drago now. Then he said we had to tell dad. Panic. I shook my head "No please not yet... Just you okay." I begged. Drago was reluctant but he agreed. I gripped onto his shirt "Could you start me a bath I feel...dirty." I whispered the last part. He kissed my forehead "I'll be right back Eva don't worry." he said. I felt nauseous my name sounded so wrong now. I didn't want to hear it anymore "Please don't call me that anymore..." I begged. Drago nodded understanding.

He came back after starting the bath in his washroom. He helped me up but I whimpered at the pain from my cut up feet. He bit his lip "Do you want me to carry you?" He asked cautiously. I nodded knowing he was my only safe space right now. He tenderly picked me up and helped me into the washroom. He placed me on the tub side and turned to leave. I grabbed his shirt "Drago I need your help...please." I muttered. He sighed and nodded. I felt so wrong, he wouldn't want me now. He helped me get the dress off but kept his gaze averted. Then he helped me into the tub. I yelped as the hot water touched my battered skin. Then he left me there to clean myself. I sat in the tub and cried holding my legs close to my body. Why didn't I see it sooner, the red flags. My feelings for Drago... why was I such a fuck up?