Chapter Twenty-Nine

Talia's POV:

When I woke up, my mind was completely clear. I remembered everything, and I wanted to scream or hurt myself. I just wanted this to be over.

Jumping out of bed, I noticed that I was still wearing the robe from last night. The sudden movement made me aware of the soreness between my legs, and my body tightened at the memory of how I got to be that sore. I could still feel his fullness inside me, and at the memory of that, I shuddered.

To say that, I was sickened and disgusted with myself was an understatement. What was wrong with me? Why didn't I fight harder? I just gave up easily and allowed him to have sex with me like he was supposed to. Yes, he was good-looking, but that was no excuse. He was evil.

I knew it. I sensed it from the very beginning. His outer beauty hid darkness inside. After getting me, he immediately began to reveal his true, dangerous nature.

Rising,