Broken Dreams Stories

Shattered Girl

Chapter 7

*Hey sweet girl, it’s ok, there is nothing to be embarrassed about, nothing will happen unless you want it to. None of us will ever touch ye without your consent.” He pulled back looking me in the eyes.”I promise.” he said again, more forcefully this time. I nodded my head and took a step back so I could see him better.

“No one has ever wanted to help me, or even cared about me, it’s so overwhelming.” I was sobbing, crying so hard it was making my ribs hurt. Jake carefully picked me up and walked over to the bathroom counter, setting me down on top of it, he nudged my legs apart, stepping in between them and wrapping his arms around me, careful of my ribs, and broken arm.

“Look at me Em,” Jake insisted, waiting patiently for me to follow his instructions. When I did finally meet his eyes, he smiled at me “Good girl” he whispered. My core clenching at his words.

I tried to look away embarrassed about being turned on by my stepbrother.

“Hey none of that,” Jake cupped my chin holding my head in place so I was forced to keep eye contact with him.” You have four men now, who are going to do everything they can to help you and care for you. I know you only just met Josh, and haven’t met Andrew or Michael yet but I can guarantee they will all feel the same way.”

“Ok” I whisper still looking him in the eyes. He leans down and kisses my forehead, then my cheek. Taking a small step back he wipes the tears from my cheeks.

up pretty well. The other option is we get in the shower both dressed

from the day and just wanted to be cleaner than I was and take a nap. Jake ran his thumb along my cheek before

washcloth, added some soap, and gently began

my exposed skin, carefully avoiding the numerous bruises and cuts my father had left on me. I froze

freeze. “I can stop if you’re uncomfortable, we can always wash your

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he n damp my panties were

07:58

in hand he was flipping through the channels on a flat-screen TV mounted on the

Come sit with me and we can find something to watch.” I glanced back at lake, hoping he was not mad at me. Jake smiles,

of you and keep you safe. He gave me a gentle push toward the bed, helped or climb up, and adjusted the pillows so

on his face. “Ok, Em I have a very serious question for you.” He

Chapter 7

is it?” I asked nervously, playing with the edge of a