Love's New Bloom by Simone Hastings

Chapter 11 A Misunderstanding

The hotel room door opened abruptly the second Erin rang the doorbell. Darkness was all she could see as a large hand dragged her inside and pushed her against the door. She could taste the wine from his lips, dulling her senses. The man was quite impatient.

Erin had been struggling from the start but was completely overpowered by him. Her body felt weak, making her slide downward to the floor. The man carried her into the bedroom, where he pinned her down with his body once she was on the bed. His movements were rough, without any trace of gentleness.

“You look special tonight…”

Not even a few seconds later, Chandler stopped completely in his tracks, and a hand shot out to grab at Erin’s neck.

Coldly, he said, “Why do I smell another man’s cologne all over you?”

This smell was familiar to him. Erin struggled to breathe and tried to get up, but he had pinned her down completely. Although the lights were not turned on, she could feel his icy gaze on her. He was like a black panther, waiting for the perfect time to strike and bite into his prey’s neck. She was terrified.

“Please, let go of me. I can’t breathe.”

Her voice came out in between breaths. Chandler’s gaze darkened and slightly loosened the grip on her neck, though he still had his hand on her. “Don’t lie to me, I guarantee you will not be able to deal with the consequences.”

His grip was strong, and it made her gasp in pain.

was an escort and broke my dress strap. Then, another man helped me and even fixed it. Maybe he got some of his cologne

It’s just

still clearly see the bows

was hiding under the covers in shame and could not look at him. She shuddered as she remembered how he’d grabbed her neck, and her heart skipped a beat. She

let you off the hook for now. But remember: no one can ever touch what

rendered Erin speechless. He was merely

“Can I go now?”

had alcohol on his breath, “That is the funniest thing I’ve heard today.” He trapped her in his arms. “How could I let you

inevitability of the night. Her listless expression angered Chandler to no end, and his movements became more violent and aggressive. Two hours later, Chandler was finally done with her. Erin was

but wonder, “Is Chandler

she stood up and tiptoed to the bathroom to sneak a glance through a crack in

from above

to leave the bathroom. In the end, she obediently helped him take a shower. After he was done with his shower and had put on his clothes, Erin, who was only wearing a hotel robe, worriedly clutched her ruined dress. Chandler

feet and said cooly, “It’s

the bag and saw that there was a black dress inside with the tag still attached. She looked at it in disgust. Though the clothes had not been cleaned, she didn’t have a choice right now.

be in a bad mood tonight. She remembered that he had still been gentle

the one who suffered in the end. And now she had been reduced to

want to know why I am so careful everytime?” Chandler had on a cold expression,

her head to look at him with flushed

would never let something like an accidental pregnancy

stunned Erin. This is the reason why he used protection every time.

yourself, I treat everyone the