Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 719:

“And?” Hank demanded, his grip tightening on her hair.

“She asked about my relationship with Samira,” Hadley replied, wincing at the sharp pain in her scalp.

“Really?”

“Yes,” Hadley said, her voice trembling. Her previous compliance seemed to reassure him. He released her hair, but a crazed look still glinted in his eyes.

“Don’t lie to me,” he warned, his voice a low growl.

A finger raked harshly across her cheek, leaving a stinging scratch.

she calls again…” he began, then trailed

impending death calmed

matter

the price. Stay put. Don’t even think of leaving, or you’ll

memory of his past violence sent tremors through her. As the word “betrayal” hung heavy in the air, a new fear gnawed at her. Could Norah have discovered her affair with Larry? Panic clawed at her throat. How? When? Did Norah tell anyone? A whirlwind of questions swirled in Hadley’s head. A desperate

Maybe Norah wasn’t as indifferent to the Wilsons

smile playing on her lips. Hadley’s loyalty pleased yet confused her. It

stories now at

violence. Hank’s temper was a ticking time bomb, ready to explode at any slight. Perhaps that was what fueled Hadley’s desire for escape. Domestic violence, once unleashed, rarely remained a one-time

vowed to use this newfound leverage. If the opportunity arose, she’d repay

pulled up in front of the Cloud Club, and Norah alighted, sending a message to Sean. The club, a beacon of exclusivity for Silverdale’s elite, loomed before her. Membership was a