I was terrified all the time.

I couldn't go on like this. I was even afraid of my own shadow.

I heard a noise downstairs and I knew Allan was home. He was probably searching the cabinets for his stash of alcohol. He was more violent when he was drunk.

I heard my stomach grumbled again. I was really hungry, but I couldn't go downstairs, because he would see me and find a reason to hit me.

I really don't know why my mother had married him. What had she seen in him? I don't know why I ask that question, because I already knew the answer. He was rich and my mother needed the money.

Dad died when I was ten and we started to have money issues. My mother had to do something in order for us to get by, so a year later she married Allan. She didn't love him and I knew he didn't love her either.

Her Saving Grace

"So tell me something, Kitten. Do you have a problem with the school buses or you just love walking?" He asked, moving closer to me.


"Neither of the above. I just prefer walking." I replied, trying to find a way to escape him. "Now, would you please get out of my way? I have somewhere to go."


Carson put both of his hands beside my head, trapping me between him and the lockers. My heart was beating rapidly. It was doing that a lot whenever I was with him. His alluring scent hit me, causing me not to think straight.


"Hmm...now why should I do that?" He asked teasingly. He was so close to me that I could feel his breath on my face. I wonder if he knew what he was doing to me?


"Because I asked nicely." I replied, as soon as I found my voice.


Chapter 24