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.”

have to end up like this?”

facing him now. “What else is left between us?”

Melvin uncomfortable, “Don’t you

how he had the nerve to

her, “You think I have no other desires but to love a man who doesn’t love me back? To waste my years in the

with anger. She could always provoke him

out a sardonic laugh. She put on her clothes and headed

with me anymore?” Melvin called out, following

a deep breath and said. “Not anymore.”

opened the

I won’t give you another

as she waited for the elevator.

she saw Melvin’s face set in stone. As the

bed. The tears she had

didn’t have to wait for Vance to

day of the holiday, she went back at school for the staff meeting. It seemed

Jocelyn

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

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

for the worst, Jocelyn was ready to face whatever came.

started inquining about the incident, revealing that the so-called leader had never actually spoken to

for the wrongs you’ve endured. Principal Fletcher admitted his own mishandling, regretting involving her in

fault, “I understand you were looking

building, Principal Fletcher shared some good

not having expected

the empty plot to

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

shot up in height.

have plans, so I came to check out the school. I’ve got a basketball game with some classmates and saw you here,” Preston said, glancing at her face. “Do you

know or

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

leave. “Go play your game. I’ve

followed. “The other night, he called my mom, feverish and talking nonsense. I heard him say something about a woman not wanting him anymore. Was

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