Chapter 57

JESSICA

“Well, looks whose late?” Theo said, getting out of the shadows. We decided to not use cars since it will drag attentions Asusual, feder meet in our old place but I prefer to meet here.

His eyes look around and I did so too. This is really wrong but I don’t have a choice. It’s the only place that I know which is private

I shivered as a gust of wind hit my face.

“Sorry,” I mumbled, pacing between the old trees. “Pierce was suspicious.”

Theo chuckled, following me. I side–glance at him and he looks so comfortable for someone orchestrating this one.

“Checking me out, little fox?”

I snort.” Can you please stop calling me that?”

“Why? You loved to moan it.”

I rolled my eyes and kept walking deeper into the woods, stepping over fallen branches. The moon cast eerie shadows through the trees, and once I’m sure we’re hidden enough, I turn to face him.

Theo, however, looks scandalized when his eyes darts into my chest. For a second, he looks pissed until he darkly chuckle.

“That’s the Westwood’s heirloom.”

My fingers instinctively touched the moonstone resting against my collarbone. I’d been so focused on not getting caught that I’d completely forgotten I was wearing Grayson’s gift.

“What, this?” I tried to sound nonchalant. “He just gave it to me yesterday.”

Theo’s laugh was sharp. “Just gave it to you? Do you even know what you’re wearing?” He moved closer, eyes locked on the pendant. “That moonstone has been passed down for five generations. Legend says it binds the wearer to the Westwood bloodline.”

I stepped back, suddenly uncomfortable with how intently he was staring. “It’s just a pretty rock,”

claim.” His voice dropped to a dangerous whisper.

trying to create space between us. “Get off

boyfriend’s father is the reason our families are struggling! The reason my sister-” His voice cracked before hardening again. Are you

hard, trying to break free from him but

to the spot where the pain bloomed. My fingers brushed

began to

upright.

above me, features softening with what almost looked like regret. “But hurting Grayson is exactly what

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feel so weak and

Heavy. Everything felt so heavy. The ceiling above me

my arms, my body but I can’t, I

Oh

was completely exposed, naked and vulnerable. My

but it came out

my field of vision. My heart pounded so hard I thought it might crack my

I whispered, tears spilling down my temples and

at the edge of the bed. I couldn’t bring myself to look. A hand touched my ankle, and

worry Jess,” Theo voice said softly. I felt his rough hands holding my face, making me look

Goddess!

it’s familiar because it’s his room. I’ve been here before. I want to ask him why he is doing this but no words come out of my

the second. I couldn’t move, couldn’t scream, couldn’t fight but I can only

eyes, as I watch him sat beside me

need pictures,” he whispered, his thumb wiping my tears. “Insurance, you know? So you

my limbs felt like lead

surprisingly gentle as he rolled me onto my stomach. “Shh, just a few photos and we’re done,” he murmured, positioning me on all fours. My arms trembled under

-doll.

the bed dip as he moved around behind me, the sound

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