The Bound Between Us

Chapter 463

Julie realized too late-Joseph was already in front of her, pinning her against the wall.

"Still got an attitude, huh?" Joseph brushed her cheek with a rough hand. "I brought you here because I thought you deserved some respect. If you don't appreciate it, don't blame me." Joseph was fuming, still seething from being cheated by Herman. Julie's text had only poured gasoline on the fire.

With a violent yank, he tore her clothes, clamping a hand over her mouth as he hissed, "Let's see if I can't outdo that Herman. Can I make you happier than he ever could?" Julie struggled, but how could she possibly overpower him?

She didn't even get a chance to scream before Joseph had his way with her.

To Joseph, Julie was his-his woman, his toy. Once he had claimed her, no one else would ever touch her.

Joseph held her mouth shut, turned her over, and pulled her tight from behind, taking what he wanted without restraint.

Julie's stomach twisted in pain, and only when Joseph was lost in his pleasure did he let go of her mouth, giving her a chance to speak, "Joseph, I'm pregnant..."

words stopped Joseph cold. He pulled out of her, flipped her to face him,

meant to

pale and trembling,

anything? Julie, don't think I'll take responsibility. I was

anger flared,

Joseph fixed his clothes and then hers, his expression darkening. "Deal with it yourself. What a

a father like this. He was a bastard himself, unmarried, and now he had gotten Julie pregnant. It was too sudden, too much to handle. Joseph climbed out the window again. Julie clenched her fists, tears streaming down her face. She had always been proud, but the Salstroms had humiliated her again and again. She never expected Joseph to take responsibility, but his outright refusal

that moment, a dangerous thought crossed Julie's

a Salstrom, after all. She would keep it and find a new father for her baby. She had to act fast before

...

was almost healed, but the wounds in her heart

speaking. Some days,

heavy tension was