The Day Our Promise Breaks

The air began to grow hot and arid. A wave of heat pooled in his lower abdomen. Charles flipped over, pinning Evelyn beneath him.

Evelyn gasped for air as she awoke from her nightmare. She slowly opened her eyes to the bedroom ceiling, feeling momentarily disoriented.

The dream had been so sorrowful that it was hard to distinguish from reality. That is until she felt a chill against her chest, bringing her fully to consciousness. Only then did she realize her clothes were disheveled, and Charles was undressing her.

Evelyn's expression turned icy, and her blood ran cold. Without a second thought, she pushed against him. "Charles, let me go."

But Charles was caught up in the moment. He not only didn't stop but became even more aggressive.

Even if Charles didn't love Evelyn, he couldn't deny his attraction to her body. He couldn't resist her touch.

Evelyn's expression grew increasingly grim.

For the past five years, whenever Charles wanted to, he would pin her down and have his way with her. He never once considered her feelings.

it all for the sake of her love for him and

with him. What right did Charles

told you to let go of me. Do you hear

intensified. As Charles moved to kiss her again, she bit down hard

blood from his lip. The metallic taste momentarily stunned Charles, allowing Evelyn

blanket. Her gaze was wary of Charles. It was as if she was ready to fight him off if he dared to touch her again. This show of defiance killed Charles' interest. He

of bed and dressed. As he did so, his phone slipped from his pocket onto the bed. The screen lit up with several missed calls, all from

remember he had promised to spend the morning with Sandy. He quickly dressed in a suit, looking every bit

clothes and staggered to her feet, pushing open the

...

residence where Dahlia and

and huffed through her nose upon seeing Charles. "Is my

up proudly. "Daddy, if you give me

curving into a smile as he complied