"But some idiot thought therapy was equivalent to screwing his patient."
Neil stared at me venomously. "I prefer my name to be used."
"And I prefer silence to the sound of you speaking."

"Its really none of your business. You're just using her for charity," Neil spits. 
I fell rage coursing through my veins and I can no longer contain it. Without thinking, I throw my most deadly punch and he falls to the floor. I tackle him with half a mind wondering if its worth the bruised and bloody fingers.
But the thought of him inside her causes me to lose my mind.

...

Danica's entire life changes after she meets the wealthy and powerful Asher who for some reason, would do anything to protect her. 
But she also meets her new psychiatrist and falls for him shortly after an accidental kiss. 
Will she rid herself of the suicidal thoughts and anxiety before discovering some bitter truths?  (unedited)

NOIR

We were on the move, and a part of me believed that Asher was coming for me. At the same time, I felt like hanging on to false hope was the dumbest thing to do. 


I could picture myself with her. Reunited so that she could continue to destroy me. 


My captor wasn't driving this time, and we were seated at the backseat of a small black car. I managed to remain calm in the uncomfortable silence, but every part of me was screaming at me to make a move. 


I shook my head. I wished I could just wake up from this nightmare, and realize that it was nothing but that. I sighed internally, resting my head in the back of the seat. 


maybe I really was stupid for thinking that I could find redemption so easily with Asher and Neil. 


I wondered what must have been going through his mind. He shouldn't have left me alone. It almost maddens me. But it wasn't his fault. Was it? 


TWENTY FOUR: IL S'APPELLE... TOM