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

As I drink, Carson began to laugh. I glare at him. "Hey! It's not funny. It's not my fault I'm clumsy." I tried to defend myself. Carson continued to laugh and I crossed my arms waiting for him to stop.


"Okay, okay." He said, gesturing with his hands. "You can continue now."


"Never have I ever sent nude pictures to anyone." I said watching Carson anticipating his response. Surprisingly, he didn't drink. "You have never?"


Carson shook his head. "No, never ever. I've received though." He said with a smirk, then added. "I think that means you should drink, Kitten."


I grudgingly took up my soda and drink. I can't believe he caught me there. Who would have thought that he didn't? I thought he was the type to send those kind of pictures to impress girls. "It's your turn I said." After I drank.


"Never have I ever said I am never drinking again." He said with a knowing grin.


Chapter 44