Eyes Closed
**ROMANY**
*Oh my God... will I ever learn???*
*How am I this dumb?*
*This is why Ruby never wanted me here.*
*She knew what I didn't. That these men would find a way to break me.*
*They used me. All of them.*
*Maybe not in the same way, but it is what it is.*
The truth of It hits me with the force of a freight train when I realize it, and suddenly I want midnight to come and go so badly that I can hardly stand it. I need to be a ghost. Just a shadow of someone who *once* had a presence here, because I've never been so ashamed in my life.
*Is that why Mickey was able to walk away after seeing me kiss Matthew that night? Because sure, he wanted me, but not in the way that matters. Not in the way that costs.*
I rasp out. "Wow. I am so, so, stupid." One guttural sob escapes before I can stop it, and I turn away before it can get any worse.
him growl out. "Wait
door shut. A moment later, the lock is heard slamming down and he presses his body
Mickey snarls in the direction of the front
I really
might face, either. YOU? Your job is to do what I say when I *feel* like saying it. Other than that, your job
back? To the
gate that I will travel
an intense pounding behind
doll..." Mickey whispers, his lips on my ear.
is the first time he's ever called me that, and fool that
begins to slow down and I swipe at my face with one hand, preparing to open my eyes, but
over his body and I hear
Mickey commands. "Park beneath that canopy of trees next to
just under the hem of
tempted to open my eyes, especially when I hear Kale exit and the driver's door shut, I
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