Ch3stabel

I once believed I understood love, passion, and longing, until I met him. He turned my world on its axis, making me the object of his obsession while he became the embodiment of my deepest transgression. I became his devoted lover; he became my salvation. He commanded me with unyielding intensity, and I, in turn, surrendered completely to his will.

The Axis of Desire

Amanda barely registered the buzzing of her phone before Raphael snatched it from her grasp. 


He didn't say a word-just turned and strode out of the room, closing the door behind him with quiet finality. The soft click of the latch felt louder than it should have. 


Amanda sat frozen on the edge of the bed, her heart slamming against her ribs. 


She stared at the door, her mind racing, trying to piece it together. Annabel. Annabel had called. And Raphael had taken the phone. Why? Why did he have to step outside? Why couldn't he take the call in front of her? It wasn't like they were together. Right? 


She glanced at the bedside clock. 11:10 p.m. 


Chapter 37