Chapter 90

Melvin had not eased up on Jocelyn. Their dance continued in the living room, silhouetted against the grand French window that framed the night sky.

Under the moonlight, their shadows mingled, rising and falling in a dance that never seemed to end..

Exhaustion lulled Jocelyn into sleep.

When she awoke, sunlight was blazing through the curtains.

The familiar view brought her a sense of calm as she attempted to rise, only to feel Melvin’s arm snaking around her waist, pulling her back down.

“Isn’t this enough?” Jocelyn’s voice was hardly recognizable, hushed and hoarse.

A warm breath tickled her ear, sending shivers down her spine. “Not even close,” Melvin whispered against her skin

Jocelyn stiffened, her fingers curling into fists. “Aren’t you afraid Willow will find out?”

“It’s none of her business, Mel murmured as he kissed her shoulder “Tll do whatever as | please.”

Jocelyn couldn’t understand why she had fallen for such a cad, always taking and never thinking of giving anything back.

She fell silent, letting him have his way.

His hands roamed her waist, brushing her belly, where she tensed.

Suddenly, the buzzing of a phone shattered the silence.

As the urgent ringtone continued, Jocelyn relaxed slightly.

Melvin finally let go of her and tossed aside the covers. He scrambled nude out of bed to pick up his cellphone from the floor. Glancing

at the caller’s name, he answered, “Yeah, I’m home… can’t talk now… check with Zephyr Bye.” Hanging up, he turned to find Jocelyn already wrapped in a towel, stepping out of bed.

“Where are you going?” he asked.

Without looking back, Jocelyn replied, “Home.”

we have to end up like this?” Mel

him

you have any lingering feelings for me?”

the nerve to

me back? To waste my years in the shadows as your secret? Melvin,

jaw, his eyes swirling with anger. She could

She put on her clothes

with me anymore?” Melvin called out, following her.

a deep breath and

opened the

Melvin’s voice was desperate, I won’t give you another chancel”

didn’t look back as she waited for the elevator.

the doors slid open and she stepped inside, she saw Melvin’s face set in stone. As

her bed. The tears she had been holding back finally broke free….

for Vance to

the holiday, she went back at school for the staff meeting. It seemed normal as

Jocelyn

incident. She’d already sent an anonymous report to the education

place. But she was unsure if

for the worst, Jocelyn was

the incident, revealing that the so-called leader had never actually

tolerate such behavior. Well seek justice for the wrongs you’ve endured. Principal Fletcher

were looking out for

building, Principal Fletcher shared some good news. “The contract

not having expected

she gazed at the empty plot to the west

the school.” Preston’s sudden appearance

boy who’d shot up in

game with some classmates and saw you here,”

or care

leaned against the railing, facing her. “Is it

want to discuss it and turned to leave. “Go

Preston followed. “The other night, he called my mom, feverish and talking nonsense.

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