Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 19

Clara handed the cabbie some cash and headed towards her place. But as she turned the corner, someone clamped a hand over her nose.

She fought back, recognizing Colton's voice. "Didn't I warn you last time? Upset Quinn again, and I'd let the guys have at you. But tonight, Nate's got dibs. He's been itching for this, so brace yourself. He's quite the expert in the bedroom. I hope you can handle it."

In a daze, Clara felt a bottle pressed to her lips. She swallowed half, clueless about what it was. She could only feel her body ignite with heat as everything blurred into chaos. Just one thought cut through the haze: if she made it through this, Colton would regret ever messing with her.

She was shoved into a car, her head knocking painfully against the door, momentarily clearing her mind before darkness took over again.

The car pulled up at a fancy hotel, and Clara was dragged into a room. Nate and Colton were tight with Simon. Colton had a thing for Quinn, while Nate had long wanted a taste of Clara. When Colton called Nate, he thought it was a joke. But Colton was dead serious, delivering Clara on a silver platter.

Nate stood by the bed, watching Clara in her dazed state. He felt his excitement boiling over. "Colton, you sure Simon won't flip if I go through with this?"

Colton sneered, dialing Simon. The call connected quickly. "Colton, what's up?" "Nate's interested in Clara. If he goes for it, are you cool with that?"

I'm way over

Clara, barely conscious on the bed. "Great, we're all

sure to snap lots of pics and vids. I want her

wait, shoving Colton out. "Don't worry, I'll get everything on record.

him. He planned to enjoy himself all the next day too. Once the door shut, Nate lunged toward the bed. "Clara,

nearby lamp and swinging it hard. Nate didn't see it coming, and the sharp edge

death wish, huh?!" He raised his hand, slapping

Clara into a brief moment of clarity. Blood touched her lips, and with newfound strength, she swung the lamp again,

The first hit had drained him,

the floor. She picked up a shard and despite the

clothes and quickly dialed

clarity only lasted seconds.

blurted out the hotel's address and stumbled towards the door, desperate to get