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.

again…” he began, then

Norah’s impending

doesn’t matter

me pays the price. Stay put. Don’t even think of

into the bed, fear prickling her skin. The 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

Maybe Norah wasn’t as indifferent to the Wilsons

lips. Hadley’s loyalty pleased yet confused her. It seemed Hadley

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ready to explode at any slight. Perhaps

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

to Sean. The club, a beacon of exclusivity for Silverdale’s elite, loomed before her. Membership