She Got A Better Man

Chapter 40

After Elvira had been patched up and taken her pain meds, she crashed out in her hospital bed.

Zach woke to a world of pain, momentarily disoriented, his head throbbing. He was haunted by flashes of last night's intimacy with Elvira, those moments of intoxicating bliss that he just couldn't shake off.

"You're finally up, Zach. How're you feeling?" Spike peered at him anxiously. The room was still in disarray, the aftermath of last night hanging in the air.

"Where's Elvira?" Zach probed, looking around.

Spike, recalling Elvira's parting words not to spill the beans about her hospital visit but to simply say she had things to do, cleared his throat awkwardly. "She said she had something to attend to and left as soon as she woke."

At that, Zach felt a stab of worry. He sprang from the bed, and the sight of the glaring red on the sheets-a stark reminder of Elvira's virginity-sent a sharp pang through his heart.

He had always tread lightly around her, hoping to gift her a night of beautiful memories, only to have it end in a nightmare.

The memory of their night was still vivid, a stark contrast of pleasure for him and undoubtedly pain for her.

At that moment, he seethed with a desire to make Sherry pay.

Even Spike, catching a glimpse of the bloody sheets, turned beet red and quickly looked away.

Zach covered up the sheet with the quilt and headed for a shower. He was determined to find Elvira and apologize.

Post-shower and change, he tried calling her but got no response. At the time, she was still asleep and thus unable to pick up the phone call. But his heart sank. 'Is she upset with me?' he wondered.

there today, he realized how little he truly knew about her. If she wasn't at home or with Tracy, he was

home only to find Elvira absent, his anxiety spiked. Calls went unanswered, and he felt the weight of each ticking second like never

last night's ordeal was orchestrated by someone in the Gilbert

same leeches that had been after him

make an example out of Henry Gilbert!

about Sherry,

to her heart's content? Make sure it's somewhere she can be 'entertained' around the clock. Just make sure she comes out of it

had ruined the romantic wedding night he wanted to give

right on executing those

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Chapter 40

had lessened, she still felt a burning sensation in her private area, as

now she realized how physically

upon waking. Elvira assured her

the bruises, it'll help them fade faster. Make sure to drink some energy-boosting

phone to see several missed calls from Zach and

raspy with concern,

place. I was just too exhausted last night," she reassured, not wanting him to worry too much. "What's the address? I'll come get you," he said, eager to see her, wanting to apologize and ensure she was

sent him Olivia's address, preparing to meet

of his actions!" Olivia protested, believing that even with excuses, Zach should still

make it so easy for him,'

know what I'm doing. Thanks for everything, dear," Elvira said, grabbing her medicine and leaving