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.”

up

bed, facing him

made Melvin uncomfortable, “Don’t you

know how he had the

“You think I have no other desires but to love a man who doesn’t love me back? To waste my years in the shadows as your secret? Melvin, what makes you think I’d want to

eyes swirling with anger. She could always provoke him easily.

She put on her clothes and headed to the door.

you even want to be with me anymore?” Melvin called

a

opened

voice was desperate, I won’t give you another

as she waited for the

inside, she saw Melvin’s face set in stone. As the doors began to

The tears she had been holding

wait for Vance to

school for the staff meeting. It seemed normal as

asked Jocelyn to

already

Melvin’s place. But she was unsure if they’d believe

worst, Jocelyn was ready to face

revealing that the so-called leader had never actually

never tolerate such behavior. Well seek justice for the wrongs you’ve endured. Principal Fletcher admitted his own mishandling, regretting involving her in

principal wasn’t at fault, “I understand you were looking out for the school. I’m just sorry I couldn’t be of more

fund a new teaching building, Principal Fletcher shared some good news. “The contract

not having expected this

the empty plot to

to the school.” Preston’s sudden appearance startled her.

looked at the boy who’d shot up in height.

game with some classmates and saw you here,” Preston said, glancing

or care

because of you,” Preston leaned against the railing, facing her. “Is it really

want to discuss it and turned to leave. “Go play your game. I’ve got things

“The other night, he called my mom, feverish and talking nonsense. I heard

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